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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. What is the name of Raina's sister?

3. What does Craig have for breakfast?

4. The snow will eventually turn to _____.

5. Where do Craig and the girl hide?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

3. Discuss the scene between Steve and Craig as they work outside.

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

5. Explain the scene with Raina and Ben in the kitchen.

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

7. What causes the boys to argue?

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

9. Discuss the conversation between Craig and Judy, Raina's mother.

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

Raina tells Craig that her parents adopted Ben and Laura because they felt blessed and lucky and wanted to share their good fortune with someone in need. Discuss this philosophy. Why do you think Steve and Judy chose to adopt kids with Down's syndrome? What did Raina mean when she said that her parents hadn't planned for the long haul? Do you believe in being blessed or lucky? What might happen to Ben and Laura after the divorce?

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thomspon's use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 3

Craig is often approached by his pastor regarding seminary or missionary work. Why is the pastor insistent that one or both of these things is appropriate for Craig? Has Craig shown an interest in seminary or missionary work? Why does Craig comment that he is susceptible to diseases? Do you think Craig will ever go into seminary? Explain.

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