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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 does Craig's brain want to do at the end of Part 10?

2. in Chapter 41, what does Craig share with Noelle?

3. How does Craig want to live at the end of the novel?

4. Why does Noelle get upset with Craig?

5. What are Craig's Anchors in the facility?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Craig tell Dr. Minerva that he has no Tentacles in the facility?

2. When Craig awakes on the second day at the facility, what has he forgotten to do?

3. How does Craig's phone call go with his principal, Mr. Janowitz?

4. What does Craig do at the end of his stay for all the patients in the facility? Why?

5. How does Craig prove his friendship and selflessness toward Muqtada at the end of Chapter 9?

6. At the end of Chapter 33, how is Craig feeling about his depression?

7. What exciting events happen at the big card tournament?

8. How does Craig describe a quarter-life crisis?

9. How does Craig's artwork come about at the facility?

10. Why does Craig tell Dr. Minerva he is nervous about checking his email when he leaves the facility?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig and his friend, Aaron, have a tumultuous relationship due to certain circumstances and understandings. Craig's depression begins as an unspoken barrier between the two, but by the end of the story, both find a way to connect again on a deeper foundation. How does Aaron make an impression on Craig's depression?

Essay Topic 2

When Craig first admits he is depressed, he sees a doctor who prescribes him Zoloft. Craig believes that the medication begins working instantly, even though others tell him it takes weeks. Eventually, Craig's energy and confidence dissipates, and he starts to feel his old feelings of depression. How does this process take place in the novel? How does Craig transition back to depression when he felt so good before?

Essay Topic 3

Neil, the guitar guy, comes to the hospital to provide musical therapy to the patients. Neil is drawn to Craig and speaks privately with him about his illness and musical inclination. How does the reader know that Neil is taking a special interest into Craig?

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