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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. Where do Craig and the girl hide?

2. Raina discusses ____.

3. What is the name of Raina's brother?

4. Craig's minister also asks about Craig's plans to become a(n) _____.

5. Raina and Craig are _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Sunday school teacher describe Heaven?

2. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

3. What causes the boys to argue?

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

5. Explain the scene with Raina and Ben in the kitchen.

6. What happens when Craig and Raina find each other in the cafeteria?

7. Discuss the challenge undertaken by Craig and Phil each winter. Who is the winner?

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

9. What activity occurs that makes Craig feel bad about hanging out with Raina and her friends?

10. Why does Craig hate school?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sin is at the forefront of Craig's mind. Many things that Craig thinks about contain an element of sin, from drawing pictures to writing poems to thinking about Raina. Do you think Craig is obsessed with sin? Is Craig sinful? How might Craig deal with these thoughts and feelings that will make him feel better and not be guilty in the eyes of the church and God?

Essay Topic 2

Craig is often approached by his pastor regarding seminary or missionary work. Why is the pastor insistent that one or both of these things is appropriate for Craig? Has Craig shown an interest in seminary or missionary work? Why does Craig comment that he is susceptible to diseases? Do you think Craig will ever go into seminary? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast Craig and Phil, as children and as adults.

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