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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What size is the disk on the Very Large Radio Telescope in Grin And Bear It?
(a) 200 feet.
(b) 250 feet.
(c) 150 feet.
(d) 100 feet.

2. What color is used to commemorate the school shooting Simon survived?
(a) Orange.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Blue.
(d) Purple.

3. The year Simon and his family had to leave, what was the name of a great horned owl brought to an animal blessing?
(a) Sandy.
(b) Petey.
(c) William.
(d) Rufus.

4. In Chapter 7, where is Isobel when Simon has to answer the funeral line?
(a) Sidney.
(b) Grand Island.
(c) Ogallala.
(d) Kearney.

5. How long does it take Hercules to settle in at the O'Keeffe's?
(a) About a week.
(b) About 2 weeks.
(c) 10 days.
(d) 8 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nationality is Kevin's last name?

2. In Chapter 10, what is one of the things Simon is to expose Hercules to when he and Kevin walk up Main Street?

3. What percent of Todd's puppies usually make it through service-dog training?

4. What does Martin make for breakfast on May 15?

5. When Simon has a panic attack on May 15, where do his parents take turns sitting with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Kevin's parents do?

2. What is Vega, and why is it important that it rises behind Agate's tree house?

3. What is the town like where Simon and his family move?

4. What problems does a squirrel cause during a crack-of-dawn service at the church one Wednesday?

5. How is Simon's first night with Hercules?

6. What does Simon do on May 15 and why?

7. Who is Curtis, and why does he work at the funeral home?

8. What does Todd, the Vander Zwaan's dog, do that surprises Simon?

9. Why is Isobel upset with Curtis in Chapter 5?

10. Why is Ms. Hafsaas upset about what some kids do with the orange memorial ribbons?

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