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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 begins to think about _____.

2. Who pushes the wheelchair?

3. Craig teases Raina about her _____.

4. Who pees on the bedroom floor?

5. Raina is overwhelmed by ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the presentation of the new bed to Phil and Craig. How do the boys respond?

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

3. What occurs after Craig gets home?

4. What does Raina say when she talks about Julie and Dave.

5. Discuss the trip to take Craig back to his mother.

6. How does Julie describe her day?

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

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

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

10. What request does Julie make of Raina?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Steve and Judy's impending divorce has taken a big toll on everyone in the family, particularly Raina. How will things change once the divorce is finalized? Why does Steve believe that it is just a phase? What are Judy's reasons for wanting a divorce? How might you react in Raina's place? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Craig's visit to Michigan changed his life in a number of ways, from learning about a new family to exploring first love. During the stay, Craig says, "When I'd first arrived, we were full of restlessness and enthusiasm - awake to all sensation. The days inbetween wandered aimlessly and blended together - oblivious to any other world" (Chapter 7, p. 379). What had changed from the time Craig arrived until he made that statement? What did Craig learn? How was Craig changed from the experience? How was Raina changed? How might these changes affect each in the future?

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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