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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 friend does Craig first confide in about his depression?
(a) Aaron.
(b) Nia.
(c) Ronny.
(d) Sarah.

2. What mocks Craig as he walks home from Dr. Minerva's office?
(a) The beautiful scenery.
(b) Happy people.
(c) Food stores.
(d) Garbage.

3. Where does Aaron go over the summer after junior high?
(a) Thailand.
(b) Europe.
(c) Florida.
(d) Boston.

4. As Dr. Mahmoud explains it, why should Craig not be ashamed about getting help?
(a) Everyone goes through difficult times.
(b) People have struggles, and it is normal.
(c) Craig has a brain tumor.
(d) Craig has a chemical imbalance.

5. In Chapter 6, Craig says that he could not do what at school?
(a) Complete the assignment, because he did not understand.
(b) Work with other group members, because they were not smart.
(c) Answer the teacher, because he did not know the answer.
(d) Answer the teacher, even though he knew the answer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first meal Craig eats on the floor?

2. What medication does Dr. Barney prescribe to Craig?

3. Who is Nia?

4. What does Craig need to do to be admitted to the hospital?

5. What does Craig discover about Jennifer?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Aaron describe his first physical experience with Nia?

2. What is Craig's first experience with Becca, Jennifer/Charles, and Noelle like?

3. What does Craig worry about when it is time for lunch on his first day at the hospital?

4. What argument does Craig have with the Sergeant in Chapter 22?

5. What does the nurse tell Craig when he first arrives at the hospital?

6. How is Craig using pot to do an experiment on his brain?

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

8. Why do people not want to get out of the facility according to Humble?

9. 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?

10. How does Craig plan on taking his own life?

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