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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. What do Simon and his parents call the peacock that lives on their property?

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

4. How many blocks is the funeral home from the river?

5. Within what radius are radio signals banned from Grin And Bear It?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Martin have to go to Denver after the squirrel incident?

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

9. How does Agate introduce herself to Simon?

10. What is the layout of GNB Upper?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Simon suffers from PTSD. Why does Simon suffer from PTSD? How do his symptoms display themselves? What coping strategies does he use and/or develop throughout the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Bow use more metaphors or similes in Simon Sort of Says? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

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