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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 decides to go to the football game?

2. What is the name of the person Simon communicates with on the computer?

3. How does Martin gain access to Simon's Gmail account?

4. What does the individual who discovers one of Simons emails do with the emails?

5. What secret do Jacques and Blue have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Hotel Hanukkah and why does Blue celebrate it?

2. How does Simon's dad tease a gay person on television?

3. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

4. Why is Simon frustrated with his parents throughout the novel?

5. What is the significance of Simon noticing Nora's piercings?

6. Why is Martin mad at Simon when Abby is the one who turned him down for the dance?

7. Why does Leah's gender bender costume fit her personality?

8. Why does Simon say it is nice not to be cynical and just enjoy the game?

9. Who does Simon notice looks cute as a cheerleader?

10. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon uses Blue's anonymity as a reason to not face his own reality. Does Simon's relationship with Blue hold him back or propel him forward on his identity journey?

Essay Topic 2

Martin vacillates between being supportive of Simon and attacking him. How do Martin's actions reflect his maturity? What about Martin's family influences his behavior?

Essay Topic 3

It takes Leah a long time to forgive Simon and Nick for their relationships with Abby. What does this say about Leah's self-esteem? How does she get over it?

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