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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 Ondine's Curse?

2. What does Muqtada like to do?

3. What does Craig ask Smitty for when he gets out of the shower?

4. What is the guitar's guy's name?

5. What is one drug Humble normally takes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Craig's family react when he tells them he wants to transfer to an arts school?

2. What is Craig doing on Monday instead of going to school?

3. How does Craig's phone call go with his principal, Mr. Janowitz?

4. How does Craig's artwork come about at the facility?

5. Why does Craig tell Dr. Minerva he is nervous about checking his email when he leaves the facility?

6. Why is Craig's principal, Mr. Alfred Janowitz, very intimidating?

7. What are the consequences of Bobby not getting into the adult home outside the facility?

8. Why does Dr. Minerva recommend Craig not make people of the opposite sex his Anchors?

9. What exciting events happen at the big card tournament?

10. Why does Noelle say that she cuts her face in Chapter 8?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig and his friend, Aaron, have a tumultuous relationship due to certain circumstances and understandings. Craig's depression begins as an unspoken barrier between the two, but by the end of the story, both find a way to connect again on a deeper foundation. How does Aaron make an impression on Craig's depression?

Essay Topic 2

When Craig first admits he is depressed, he sees a doctor who prescribes him Zoloft. Craig believes that the medication begins working instantly, even though others tell him it takes weeks. Eventually, Craig's energy and confidence dissipates, and he starts to feel his old feelings of depression. How does this process take place in the novel? How does Craig transition back to depression when he felt so good before?

Essay Topic 3

Craig believes there is a link between his depression and entering the Pre-Professional High School. He spends a lot of time studying for the entry examination, and during this study time, he feels alive and focused. How might Craig's illness have been brought on by attending school and not when he was studying according to Craig's observations?

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