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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 is the name of Raina's sister?

2. What cartoon is on TV?

3. Craig's minister speaks to him about going to ____.

4. Raina says she believes that singing is _____.

5. Neither Craig nor Raina do which of the following:

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

3. How does Craig feel about singing as a form of praise? What else does Craig offer?

4. How does Craig handle being confronted about reading his Bible?

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

6. Discuss Raina's family.

7. What are Raina's thoughts about static? What is Craig's story?

8. How do the boys feel about winter?

9. What is the result of the boys' argument?

10. What are Craig's thoughts about Laura and her disability?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig struggles with a great deal of shame and guilt. The shame and guilt originate from Craig's upbringing and effects his thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Discuss, in depth, Craig's issues with shame and guilt, what causes those issues, and how they might be dealt with in a positive way.

Essay Topic 2

Craig is faced with a lot of pressure - at home, at church, in school, at parties, and at camp. Throughout it all, Craig manages to stay true to himself as much as possible. Discuss the importance of remaining true to oneself, provides example of how Craig achieved this in the book.

Essay Topic 3

Craig often thinks about running away. However, he does not run away, but realizes that he should be grateful for his family. Raina also talks about running away when her parents talk about getting a divorce. Later, Craig and Raina talk about running away together. Discuss running away. Is it a good or bad idea? Why doesn't anyone go through with it? What might happen to one who runs away?

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