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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 Craig's main Anchor as mentioned in Chapter 14?

2. What happens after Craig eats dinner with his family in Chapter 6?

3. Who does Craig call after getting good news about his entrance to Executive Pre-Professional High School?

4. What does Craig think as he yells out from the Brooklyn Bridge?

5. In Chapter 4, the reader is introduced to Craig's inner-voice. What name is the voice given?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Craig feel immediately after taking his medication, Zoloft?

4. How does Craig behave in the bathroom in the beginning of the book?

5. What does the psychiatric unit look like to Craig when he gets the grand tour?

6. How is the reader first introduced to the Sergeant?

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

8. What does Craig experience when a Shift happens?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

President Armelio and Craig bond over playing cards when Craig first arrives. Their relationship strengthens as they spend more and more time together. Aside from card playing, how does President Armelio become a closer friend to Craig throughout his stay at the hospital?

Essay Topic 2

Craig's roommate, Muqtada, at the hospital is an Egyptian man that keeps to himself. Craig's first interaction with him is aloof and short. Over time, the two create a bond that is unusual, but heartfelt. How does Craig manage to connect with Muqtada and how does the reader know a connection has been made?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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