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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. Why does Noelle get upset with Craig?

2. What is Craig going to do after breakfast on Tuesday?

3. What is distinct about Noelle's face?

4. What drug is most likely administered to Humble when he is removed from the card game?

5. When will Craig's dad come back to watch the movie on his last night?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Craig and the guitar guy, Neil, talk about before Neil leaves?

2. How does Craig explain his artwork as an example of an Anchor for him in Chapter 9?

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

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

5. What does Craig do at the end of his stay for all the patients in the facility? Why?

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

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

8. How does Craig describe a quarter-life crisis?

9. How does Craig's roommate, Muqtada, react when he finds Craig in his room with a visitor?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Craig spends his stay at the hospital worrying about what his school will think about his absence. He receives a call from his principal and immediately hangs up on him. Later, Dr. Minerva forces Craig to call him back. How does Craig's conversation with his principal go? What surprises Craig about this exchange?

Essay Topic 3

Each member of Craig's family processes his mental illness in varied ways. Behaviors and words from each member impact Craig's understanding of his illness and identity. How does each member feel about Craig's illness according to his/her specific role as portrayed in the novel?

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