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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. What does Raina's brother-in-law do for a living?

2. Who drives Craig to meet his mother?

3. Craig teases Raina about her _____.

4. What brand is Raina's sweatshirt?

5. Who gives Raina permission to take care of Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Raina's opinion of the Garden of Eden?

2. Who is at home to greet Raina and Craig?

3. Judy has regrets about her past and expresses them to Raina. What are Judy's regrets?

4. What poem does Craig composes about Raina as she sleeps?

5. Describe the story about people living in dark caverns.

6. What mural is painted on Raina's bedroom wall?

7. What is Craig's response to Raina's thoughts?

8. What request does Julie make of Raina?

9. What is the structure of Raina's family?

10. What does Raina say in the car that upsets Craig?

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

Compare and contrast Craig and Phil, as children and as adults.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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