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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. Who drives Raina to meet Craig ?

2. What time does Craig wake up?

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

4. The boys' father resembles which ethnicity?

5. Raina's siblings are afflicted with which condition?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Raina's family.

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

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

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

5. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

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

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

8. Describe the events at breakfast.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig struggles with a great deal of shame and guilt. The shame and guilt originate from Craig's upbringing and effects his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Discuss, in depth, Craig's issues with shame and guilt, what causes those issues, and how they might be dealt with in a positive way.

Essay Topic 2

Craig often thinks about running away. However, he does not run away, but realizes that he should be grateful for his family. Raina also talks about running away when her parents talk about getting a divorce. Later, Craig and Raina talk about running away together. Discuss running away. Is it a good or bad idea? Why doesn't anyone go through with it? What might happen to one who runs away?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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