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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. With whom is Raina having a conversation?

2. Craig often asks for ____.

3. "When you are lost or are looking for someone suspected lost, the crowds of people form a threatening ______, undermining your every effort."

4. Raina and Craig drive to the _____.

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

6. Craig writes a poem as part of a class assignment. Why does Craig get into trouble? What is wrong with the poem?

7. Discuss Raina's family.

8. Why does Craig hate school?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

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

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?

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