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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. What color are Agate's eyes?

2. What do Simon, Agate, and Kevin watch on Good Friday?

3. What business is also located in the hardware store in Grin And Bear It, Nebraska?

4. How long does it take Simon to walk from his house to Hello Hello?

5. In Chapter 7, where is Isobel when Simon has to answer the funeral line?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Agate introduce herself to Simon?

2. When Agate visits Simon at his house, why does she separte her food into cupcake liners?

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

4. What is Agate's tree house like?

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

6. How is Kevin's family able to have a computer and microwave?

7. On Good Friday, why does Simon want to take Hercules for a walk up Main to expose him to umbrellas?

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

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

10. What do Kevin's parents do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Simon Sort of Says, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

The O’Keefes move to Grin And Bear It from an Omaha suburb. Why do the O’Keefes move, and why do they keep the reason for their move a secret?

Essay Topic 3

When sirens announce a tornado is near, Simon panics. Why does Simon panic?

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