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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 does Ashton live?

2. What does Ashton's marriage seem like?

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

4. Who approaches Cooper after his game?

5. Who does Bronwyn tutor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information does the Tumblr update provide?

2. How does Simon leave the classroom?

3. How does the car accident outside of school affect the plot?

4. What does Addy appreciate the most about Jake?

5. What is there a large presence of at Simon's funeral?

6. How does Addy explain Cooper?

7. Why can the school not do anything about Simon's app?

8. What does Addy's mother think about Jake?

9. What does Cooper think is wrong with Simon when he collapses?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Bronwyn and Nate have a complicated relationship. Explain why the way Bronwyn plays her piano changes when Nate visits. Include the effect Bronwyn's music has on Nate. What is the author foreshadowing about these two characters and why is it important for their growth?

Essay Topic 3

This novel has been likened to the movie The Breakfast Club. Compare and contrast the stereotypical teens in each work. What has or has not changed over the last three decades in regards to teenage behavioral and emotional health?

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