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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 size is the disk on the Very Large Radio Telescope in Grin And Bear It?

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

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

4. In Chapter 5, how many people does Martin say showed up for Mass on Wednesday?

5. In Chapter 5, what color ice cream goes in the concoction Doc makes for Simon and Kevin at Hello Hello?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Agate's tree house like?

2. What do Kevin's parents do?

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

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

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

6. How does Agate bring a puppy to Simon?

7. When Agate and Kevin come over for pizza on Good Friday, why does Isobel order pizza without pepperoni?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

An analogy is the comparison of an unfamiliar object or idea to a familiar one in an attempt to explain the unfamiliar or to help readers understand characters, events, or concepts. What are some analogies Bow uses in Simon Sort of Says? How do these analogies help readers comprehend characters, events, or concepts?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

What a reader knows about events and characters is determined by the point of view in a book. What is the point of view in the book? How does the point of view influence what readers know about events and characters? How does it help readers connect with and understand characters?

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