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

2. When does Craig think he became depressed according to the start of Part 2?

3. What happens if Craig forces himself to eat?

4. How does the author of the Foreword describe Vizzini's disease?

5. When Craig calls his mother from the hospital, how does she react?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Craig call Nia the night he has planned his suicide?

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

3. 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?

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

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

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

7. Why does Craig feel uncomfortable giving his cell phone to Nurse Monica when being admitted to the hospital?

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

9. What does Craig experience when a Shift happens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is forceful in that it portrays Craig's pre, during, and post depression experiences and feelings. It intertwines these stages instead of following a straight path. What major events are associate with each stage? How does these events impact Craig's future?

Essay Topic 2

Dr. Minerva provides therapy to Craig both in and out of the hospital. Craig describes her as being a straightforward woman who has many of the traditional therapist attributes. However, Craig does have a respect for her and takes her advice seriously. How does Dr. Minerva challenge and support Craig throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

During arts and crafts, Noelle tells Craig to draw something from his childhood. Craig immediately thinks of the maps he used to draw when he was four years old. How do Craig's drawings develop and change over time?

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