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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 brand is Raina's sweatshirt?

2. It is said that Ben is _____ times as strong as the other kids.

3. Raina is overwhelmed by ____.

4. How old is Phil at this point in the story?

5. How long will the vacation last?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the party held by Raina's friends.

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

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

7. What request does Julie make of Raina?

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

9. How does Craig view Raina's popularity?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Raina tells Craig that her parents adopted Ben and Laura because they felt blessed and lucky and wanted to share their good fortune with someone in need. Discuss this philosophy. Why do you think Steve and Judy chose to adopt kids with Down's syndrome? What did Raina mean when she said that her parents hadn't planned for the long haul? Do you believe in being blessed or lucky? What might happen to Ben and Laura after the divorce?

Essay Topic 2

Art is Craig's life. Ever since he and Phil were young children, they spent a great deal of time creating art. Give at least five examples in which art has played a major role in Craig's life. Discuss Craig's confusion about the direction of his art as well as his final decision.

Essay Topic 3

Church camp gets easier for Craig as he gets older. Examine the atmosphere at camp. Compare it to junior high and high school. Discuss what Craig does to feel a little less isolated. Also discuss the types of people Craig hangs out with and the activities they partake in while at camp.

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