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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Craig offers to give which of the following to Raina as a present?
(a) Ring.
(b) Sled.
(c) Mural.
(d) Car.

2. Craig becomes upset when he sees the others doing which of the following:
(a) Lying.
(b) Making fun of Phil.
(c) Smoking cigarettes.
(d) Drinking beer.

3. What is the name of the main character's younger brother?
(a) Randy.
(b) Jimmy.
(c) Phil.
(d) Steve.

4. How old is the main character?
(a) 16.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

5. The kids at school tease Craig for being _____.
(a) Short.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Skinny.
(d) Artistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Raina's mother cancels an appointment with the _____.

2. What time does Craig wake up?

3. Raina and Craig admire the ____.

4. When Craig was little he thought it was caused by ____.

5. What type of house does the family live in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the meeting between Craig and Raina.

2. Discuss the conversation between Craig and Judy, Raina's mother.

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

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

5. Discuss Raina's letters to Craig. What do they contain?

6. Explain the scene with Raina and Ben in the kitchen.

7. What are Craig's feelings about Raina when they kiss?

8. Describe the opening scene with the brothers?

9. Why does Craig feel guilty about his relationship with Phil?

10. Discuss the conversation between Craig and his minister.

(see the answer keys)

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