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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 does Craig call late in the night in Chapter 16?

2. What friend does Craig first confide in about his depression?

3. At what time does Craig arrive at the emergency room?

4. Why is Craig going to be admitted to the adult psychiatric unit of the hospital?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does it go when Craig's family visits for the first time?

3. As described in Chapter 7, what is the probable reason Craig becomes depressed?

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

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

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

7. How does Craig feel when he climbs on up the Brooklyn Bridge?

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

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

10. What does Craig experience when a Shift happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig establishes a unique relationship with Noelle, a fellow patient at the hospital. They quickly learn a lot about each other and discover that they may like each other as more than friends. During one of their later conversations, they decide to date outside the hospital. Why do Craig and Noelle connect and believe they can fashion a true relationship outside the hospital?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the novel when Craig's family comes to pick him up, he asks if he can walk home. His parents are perplexed by this request, but they tell him that is fine. Craig spends this walk reflecting on his stay at the hospital, what he needs to be doing presently, and what his future holds for him. How do Craig's thoughts upon leaving the hospital show growth and awareness of his illness and identity?

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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