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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's minister speaks to him about going to ____.

2. Raina says the sermons are ____.

3. Which of the following causes a disturbance in the atmosphere?

4. Raina says she believes that singing is _____.

5. Craig tells a story about which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

2. Why does Craig hate school?

3. Describe the events at breakfast.

4. How does the author describe the dreaded cubby hole?

5. Discuss Raina's family.

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

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. What is special about Christmas break?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Bullying is a big issue, particularly in the beginning of the book. Discuss in detail how bullying affects the characters. Also discuss how bullying has affected your school and your personal life. Offer solutions to bullying.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the relationship between Craig and Raina. What is the common ground for friendship? How does their relationship evolve? Do you think the relationship will ever change drastically? Do you think Craig and Raina will ever see each other again?

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