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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. How old is the main character?

2. Which of the following is played at the lake?

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

4. Where do Craig and the girl hide?

5. Craig dreams about ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Craig and his minister.

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

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

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

5. Why does Craig hate school?

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

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

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

9. How does the Sunday school teacher describe Heaven?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Popularity is a big issue for Craig. Craig never seems to fit in, no matter where he goes. Craig always feels different. The kids at school tease him mercilessly as do the kids at camp. Even Raina's friends do not seem to like Craig. Discuss Craig's lack of popularity. Compare it to Raina's outstanding popularity and discuss the reasons for each.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Thomspon's use of foreshadowing throughout the book. Give at least three examples of foreshadowing. Give details and the purpose of using the technique. How else could the reader learn about the important information? What other technique might have been used?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the book, Craig is still uncertain about his beliefs. Craig tells Phil that he still believes in God but that there are too many contradictions in the church and the Bible. Examine the conversation between Craig and Phil. What does Craig'discovery regarding the contradictions in church and the Bible and how do they affect his beliefs.

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