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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 does Craig meet right before arts and crafts?

3. How does Craig describe Noelle?

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

5. Why does Noelle get upset with Craig?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Craig and Humble, a fellow patient at the hospital, became fast friends and spend a lot of time together during Craig's stay. Humble is a unique character who posits advice and laughter to Craig. How do you understand Craig and Humble's relationship?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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