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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 object do the boys find outside?

2. What time does Craig wake up?

3. Craig often feels as if he is competing against:

4. Raina loves the snow. She makes a _____.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Craig hate school?

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

3. Describe the events at breakfast.

4. How does Craig feel about singing as a form of praise? What else does Craig offer?

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

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

7. How do the boys feel about winter?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

At the end of the book, Craig is still uncertain about his beliefs. Craig tells Phil that he still believes in God but that there are too many contradictions in the church and the Bible. Examine the conversation between Craig and Phil. What does Craig'discovery regarding the contradictions in church and the Bible and how do they affect his beliefs.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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