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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 are the 3 people that leave voicemails on Craig's phone when he first uses the phone?

2. What avenue does Craig imagine riding his bike up to the Bridge?

3. What does Craig's mother offer him when he cannot sleep?

4. Why does Humble believe girls develop a lot younger now than before?

5. When does Craig think he became depressed according to the start of Part 2?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Craig feel uncomfortable giving his cell phone to Nurse Monica when being admitted to the hospital?

3. What is expected of Craig in his first semester of high school?

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

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

6. When the family dog is discovered to be miraculously living against all odds, how does Craig feel?

7. Why does Craig get the impression that it is inappropriate to ask people why they are at the hospital?

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

9. What does the nurse tell Craig when he first arrives at the hospital?

10. What type of Anchor is established in Chapter 3?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

This novel is forceful in that it portrays Craig's pre, during, and post depression experiences and feelings. It intertwines these stages instead of following a straight path. What major events are associate with each stage? How does these events impact Craig's future?

Essay Topic 2

During arts and crafts, Noelle tells Craig to draw something from his childhood. Craig immediately thinks of the maps he used to draw when he was four years old. How do Craig's drawings develop and change over time?

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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