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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. How many students are in Mr. Avery's detention?

2. Who do Cooper and Luis see by the fence during baseball practice?

3. What does Simon's mom ask Jake to do?

4. Why is Connor surprised when his secret is revealed?

5. Who is the first person to act when Simon falls?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Bronwyn think still has their phones during detention?

2. What information does the Tumblr update provide?

3. How does Addy describe Jake now compared to when she first met him?

4. How did Nate know what was wrong with Simon?

5. How does Addy explain Cooper?

6. Which two teachers accompany Mr. Avery after the car accident?

7. Who is Leah?

8. What secret was Addy keeping about TJ?

9. What does Addy appreciate the most about Jake?

10. Why could Simon not publish the latest About That update?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cooper is named for the baseball hall of fame in Cooperstown. What kind of pressure does Cooper's dad put on him to succeed? Does Cooper's dad express his expectations actively or passively? How does the spotlight Cooper is under explain his behavior and how does this relate to his motivation?

Essay Topic 2

Addy's mom expects Addy and her sister to attract and keep men. What does Addy's mom communicate, either verbally or nonverbally, to her daughters about relationships? How is Addy influenced by her mom? What is the author trying to convey about Addy's upbringing?

Essay Topic 3

Cooper says that one of the best things about baseball is that he is not able to check his phone while he is playing. Explain why that is a relief for Cooper. Include Cooper's complicated relationship with his athletic success. What is Cooper afraid of? How are his inner and outer self in conflict?

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