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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. Who serves as the PA system in the facility?

2. Who is Jenna?

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

4. What does Craig's brain want to do at the end of Part 10?

5. Who does Craig meet right before arts and crafts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

When Craig calls the two hotlines for suicide help, he receives advice on how to handle his thoughts and what next steps to take. He attempts some of the processes they offer and questions others. In what ways does Craig respond appropriately to the advice and what feelings does he experience when speaking with the people from the hotlines?

Essay Topic 3

Dr. Minerva presents Craig with the idea of transferring schools. She believes this may help with Craig's depression and relieve some of the pressure he is experiencing. How does Craig respond to this advice?

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