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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 principal's name?

2. What does Craig offer Bobby as a gift?

3. What is Ondine's Curse?

4. What time do arts and crafts start for the patients?

5. What startling news does Craig receive in Chapter 39?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Craig tell Dr. Minerva that he has no Tentacles in the facility?

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

3. What are some of the greatest pieces of self-knowledge Craig takes away from the facility?

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

5. What main events occur when Nia visits Craig?

6. What is significant about Aaron's visit to see Craig in Chapter 9?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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?

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