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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 pushes the wheelchair?

2. According to Raina, everything _____.

3. What kind of car has engine trouble along the way?

4. What sport are the kids playing at the time?

5. Raina and Craig talk about the Garden of Eden. Raina says that the Garden of Eden is nothing but a ____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the trip to take Craig back to his mother.

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

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

4. What is Craig's response to Raina's thoughts?

5. Describe the scene that takes place after Steve goes home for the night.

6. Describe the story about people living in dark caverns.

7. How does the story about Socrates affect Craig? What does Craig do?

8. Discuss the presentation of the new bed to Phil and Craig. How do the boys respond?

9. What request does Julie make of Raina?

10. What does Craig say about his arrival in Michigan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig is often approached by his pastor regarding seminary or missionary work. Why is the pastor insistent that one or both of these things is appropriate for Craig? Has Craig shown an interest in seminary or missionary work? Why does Craig comment that he is susceptible to diseases? Do you think Craig will ever go into seminary? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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