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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. Craig often feels as if he is competing against:

2. Craig believes that he can succeed by drawing ____ cartoons.

3. Where does the main character and his brother live?

4. Who asks Craig for help?

5. Craig lies about which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the boys feel about winter?

2. Discuss Raina's family.

3. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

4. Describe the events at breakfast.

5. How does Craig feel about church camp? How do Craig's feelings change over the years?

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

7. What is Craig's opinion about what the teacher said?

8. What are Raina's thoughts about static? What is Craig's story?

9. Discuss the issues faced by living in an old farmhouse.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig often thinks about running away. However, he does not run away, but realizes that he should be grateful for his family. Raina also talks about running away when her parents talk about getting a divorce. Later, Craig and Raina talk about running away together. Discuss running away. Is it a good or bad idea? Why doesn't anyone go through with it? What might happen to one who runs away?

Essay Topic 2

Art is Craig's life. Ever since he and Phil were young children, they spent a great deal of time creating art. Give at least five examples in which art has played a major role in Craig's life. Discuss Craig's confusion about the direction of his art as well as his final decision.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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