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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 did Simon's family live before they moved to the National Quiet Zone?

2. When the Van der Zwaans are shearing goats, how long does Pearl allow Agate to talk to Simon?

3. How long does it take Hercules to settle in at the O'Keeffe's?

4. What is the anniversary of the school shooting Simon survived?

5. What snack does Simon make Agate and Kevin when they watch a movie together on Good Friday?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is the town of Grin And Bear It divided into two sides?

3. How does Simon take Hercules places like Agate's farm, and how does Hercules like that mode of transportation?

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

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

6. What instrument does Martin O'Keeffe play, and how proficient is he?

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

8. What is the layout of GNB Upper?

9. How does Agate bring a puppy to Simon?

10. What story does Simon tell when people ask him why his family left Omaha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Simon Sort of Says, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 3

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

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