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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 feels _____ at camp.

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

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

4. Who drives Craig to meet Raina?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Sunday school teacher describe Heaven?

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

3. Describe the events at breakfast.

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

5. What are Raina's thoughts about static? What is Craig's story?

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. What is special about Christmas break?

9. How does Craig handle being confronted about reading his Bible?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig and Phil experienced sexual abuse as young children. Explain why Thompson glosses over the situation and the resulting effects of the abuse. Also discuss the situation and how it affected each character.

Essay Topic 2

Art is Craig's life. Ever since he and Phil were young children, they spent a great deal of time creating art. Give at least five examples in which art has played a major role in Craig's life. Discuss Craig's confusion about the direction of his art as well as his final decision.

Essay Topic 3

Popularity is a big issue for Craig. Craig never seems to fit in, no matter where he goes. Craig always feels different. The kids at school tease him mercilessly as do the kids at camp. Even Raina's friends do not seem to like Craig. Discuss Craig's lack of popularity. Compare it to Raina's outstanding popularity and discuss the reasons for each.

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