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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. Who falls on the ice?

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

3. Which of the following causes a disturbance in the atmosphere?

4. Raina and Craig are _____.

5. What object do the boys find outside?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Craig and Raina find each other in the cafeteria?

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

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

4. Discuss the challenge undertaken by Craig and Phil each winter. Who is the winner?

5. What are Craig's thoughts about living?

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

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

8. What is special about Christmas break?

9. Discuss the scene between Steve and Craig as they work outside.

10. What activity occurs that makes Craig feel bad about hanging out with Raina and her friends?

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

Thompson uses many flashbacks, particularly when telling tales about his childhood. Discuss the use of flashback in the storytelling process. Does each character give enough information to make the story relatable? If not, why? How do you think Gaiman creates a story within a story using flashback? Do you like the use of flashbacks? Explain.

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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