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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. What is unique about the patient, Ebony's, appearance?
(a) Ebony is an anorexic and very skinny.
(b) Ebony has no hair.
(c) Ebony has no teeth.
(d) Ebony has very long hair.

2. Where is the patient, Humble, from?
(a) Manhattan.
(b) Rochester.
(c) Newark.
(d) Bensonhurst.

3. What is the name of the book on Dr. Minerva's shelf?
(a) DSM: Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
(b) DSMI: Diagnoses of Severe Mental Illness
(c) DSM: Dangerous Substance Methods
(d) DSM: Drug and Substance Manual

4. Where is Craig when he gets ahold of someone on the phone late at night in Chapter 16?
(a) His bedroom.
(b) Bathroom.
(c) Living room.
(d) Mother's bedroom.

5. At the opening of Chapter 1, what does Craig say is the most difficult thing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Working.
(c) Talking.
(d) Eating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the names of the three young girls Craig meets?

2. Why does Bobby tell Craig he will be out in a couple of days?

3. At the end of Chapter 11, what does Craig share with his parents?

4. What does Craig try for the first time at Aaron's house?

5. What did Vizzini give readers as mentioned in the Foreword?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Humble's living and financial situation outside of the facility?

2. When the family dog is discovered to be miraculously living against all odds, how does Craig feel?

3. What type of Anchor is established in Chapter 3?

4. What does Craig go through when he is Cycling?

5. How does Craig feel immediately after taking his medication, Zoloft?

6. What does Craig decide he needs to do for his family before he takes his life?

7. As stated in the Foreword, what are some ways that the author, Ned Vizzini, used his own experiences to help people suffering from mental illness?

8. How does Craig behave in the bathroom in the beginning of the book?

9. How are Craig's eating habits during his depression?

10. Why does Craig think Nia hooks up with his friend, Aaron, and not him?

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