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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 finds himself becoming a(n) ____.

2. Craig's art can be considered a method of _____.

3. The boys complain because they are not permitted to use a ____.

4. With whom is Raina having a conversation?

5. Who drives Craig to meet Raina?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Craig and his minister.

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

3. Describe the opening scene with the brothers?

4. Describe the events at breakfast.

5. How does the author describe the dreaded cubby hole?

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

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

8. Discuss Raina's family.

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

10. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sin is at the forefront of Craig's mind. Many things that Craig thinks about contain an element of sin, from drawing pictures to writing poems to thinking about Raina. Do you think Craig is obsessed with sin? Is Craig sinful? How might Craig deal with these thoughts and feelings that will make him feel better and not be guilty in the eyes of the church and God?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the book, Craig is still uncertain about his beliefs. Craig tells Phil that he still believes in God but that there are too many contradictions in the church and the Bible. Examine the conversation between Craig and Phil. What does Craig'discovery regarding the contradictions in church and the Bible and how do they affect his beliefs.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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