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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 are the pair discussing?

2. Craig finds himself becoming a(n) ____.

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

4. Craig says he wants to ____ to praise God.

5. How long is Christmas break?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the result of the boys' argument?

2. How does the Sunday school teacher describe Heaven?

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

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

5. Describe the events at breakfast.

6. What are Craig's feelings about Raina when they kiss?

7. Why does Craig hate school?

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

9. What causes the boys to argue?

10. Discuss Raina's family.

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

Church camp gets easier for Craig as he gets older. Examine the atmosphere at camp. Compare it to junior high and high school. Discuss what Craig does to feel a little less isolated. Also discuss the types of people Craig hangs out with and the activities they partake in while at camp.

Essay Topic 3

Religion is at the center of the book. Do you think that Thompson addressed the subject appropriately? Is it clear where the author stands on religion? Do you think that the book presents an unbiased view? Is the author "preachy?" Explain.

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