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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. How does Craig feel about his first meal at the facility?

2. What is the name of the area where Craig will be place for psychiatric help?

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

4. What does Nurse Monica mean by the term, "good sleep" (189)?

5. When did Nia's dad die?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

6. What does Craig experience when a Shift happens?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Craig calls the two hotlines for suicide help, he receives advice on how to handle his thoughts and what next steps to take. He attempts some of the processes they offer and questions others. In what ways does Craig respond appropriately to the advice and what feelings does he experience when speaking with the people from the hotlines?

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 and Humble, a fellow patient at the hospital, became fast friends and spend a lot of time together during Craig's stay. Humble is a unique character who posits advice and laughter to Craig. How do you understand Craig and Humble's relationship?

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