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

2. On the family's first visit, what does Craig's mother say is the first order of business?

3. What does Craig think "hooking up" means?

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

5. When did Nia's dad die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Craig compare Manhattan and Brooklyn in Chapter 10?

3. How does Craig's mother react when he calls her from the hospital in Chapter 18?

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

5. How does Humble define a person that is a yuppie?

6. What does Craig wonder about the man in the room across from him at the hospital?

7. At the end of Chapter 11, what does the Sergeant identify as the reason Craig experiences depression?

8. How does Craig describe the Tentacles in his life?

9. What does Craig experience when a Shift happens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Craig continually mentions the bathroom as a place of refuge when he is depressed. He explains why it is such a comfort for him when he is upset. Why is the bathroom such a safe haven for Craig?

Essay Topic 3

Craig offers Bobby, a patient at the hospital, a dress shirt for him to wear for an interview to get into an adult home. Bobby is very grateful and dumbfounded by Craig's kindness. How does the reader know how appreciative Bobby is for Craig's good deed?

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