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

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

3. What color shoes does Simon wear on his first day at GNB Upper?

4. What does Kevin's father do for a living?

5. What type of puppies does Simon see when he visits Agate's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Kevin's science fair project, and why does he not get to have his project about Hot Pockets?

3. How does Agate bring a puppy to Simon?

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

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

6. What is Agate's tree house like?

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

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

9. How does Agate introduce herself to Simon?

10. What do Kevin's parents do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Idioms are words that have a figurative, rather than a literal meaning. How are idioms used in Simon Sort of Says to help characters communicate? How do idioms help create word pictures and mental images for readers in a concise manner? How do idioms help readers understand characters, emotions, and ideas?

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

In the novel, Grin And Bear It is set in a National Quiet Zone. What is the National Quiet Zone, and how does it affect life in Grin And Bear It?

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