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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. The kids at school say that Phil looks like he is ______.

2. How old is the main character's younger brother?

3. Craig lies about which of the following?

4. Raina runs away but cannot meet Craig due to a _____.

5. Raina and Craig admire the ____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is special about Christmas break?

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

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

6. Describe the events at breakfast.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Thompson uses many flashbacks, particularly when telling tales about his childhood. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashback? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

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