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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. Where do Nick, Simon, and Leah usually hang out during games?

2. Who stays over at Simon's house after the Halloween party?

3. Which book did Blue's dad give him?

4. What state does Simon live in?

5. What school do the students attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the school's gender bender dress up day bother Simon?

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

3. Why do Bram and Jacques want to capitalize Coming Out Thing?

4. In what genre does this book fit?

5. What point of view is the story told from?

6. What does Simon remember about dressing in traditionally female clothes?

7. What does Simon mean about secure masculinity not necessarily meaning straight?

8. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

9. How does Simon feel when Alice goes back to college?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How has Simon's family changed since his sister, Alice, moved away to college? What did Alice provide for Simon when she was home? Why does Simon miss her?

Essay Topic 2

Ms. Albright defends Simon, and all homosexuals, against bullying. Why is her character integral to the story? What would happen if she was not a passionate defender of justice?

Essay Topic 3

Nora and Leah have a certain bond that is revealed at the end of the story. How did they keep their plan undercover? How does Simon's own drama prevent him from noticing?

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