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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Craig burn?

2. Craig is referred to as a(n) ______.

3. Who falls on the ice?

4. Craig gets into trouble for ____.

5. Craig dreams about ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Raina's letters to Craig. What do they contain?

2. Craig writes a poem as part of a class assignment. Why does Craig get into trouble? What is wrong with the poem?

3. Why does Craig hate school?

4. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

5. How do the boys feel about winter?

6. What are Craig's thoughts about Laura and her disability?

7. How does the Sunday school teacher describe Heaven?

8. What causes the boys to argue?

9. How does Craig handle being confronted about reading his Bible?

10. Why does Craig feel guilty about his relationship with Phil?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig is faced with a lot of pressure - at home, at church, in school, at parties, and at camp. Throughout it all, Craig manages to stay true to himself as much as possible. Discuss the importance of remaining true to oneself, provides example of how Craig achieved this in the book.

Essay Topic 2

Craig struggles with a great deal of shame and guilt. The shame and guilt originate from Craig's upbringing and effects his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Discuss, in depth, Craig's issues with shame and guilt, what causes those issues, and how they might be dealt with in a positive way.

Essay Topic 3

Craig's visit to Michigan changed his life in a number of ways, from learning about a new family to exploring first love. During the stay, Craig says, "When I'd first arrived, we were full of restlessness and enthusiasm - awake to all sensation. The days inbetween wandered aimlessly and blended together - oblivious to any other world" (Chapter 7, p. 379). What had changed from the time Craig arrived until he made that statement? What did Craig learn? How was Craig changed from the experience? How was Raina changed? How might these changes affect each in the future?

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