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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 says that he and Raina were ____ to anything but their world.

2. What item does Craig sleep with?

3. Raina asks which is scarier - _____ or temptation.

4. Craig comments that Phil is a _____.

5. Craig thinks about which great philosopher?

Short Essay Questions

1. What occurs after Craig gets home?

2. How does Julie describe her day?

3. How does Craig view Raina's popularity?

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

5. Describe the outburst scene between Steve and Ben.

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

7. Explain the scene when Craig and Raina return to the mountain.

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

9. How does Craig relate to the stories about Raina's childhood?

10. Explain the incident in which Phil and Craig get into trouble for peeing on the bedroom floor.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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