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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 was there a SETI project that discovered a signal they were tracking was made by a janitor?

2. How long have SETI scientists like Dr. Matapang been listening for space aliens?

3. What does Isobel bring back from a shopping trip in Chapter 7?

4. When there is a shortage of rabies vaccine, where does Martin have to go to get his rabies injections?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do Kevin's parents do?

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

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

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

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

7. What does Todd, the Vander Zwaan's dog, do that surprises Simon?

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

9. What is the layout of GNB Upper?

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

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

Agate gives Simon Hercules so he can train and socialize the puppy. How do Simon and Hercules help one another and how is their relationship mutually beneficial?

Essay Topic 3

An allusion is a figure of speech that does not directly refer to a person, place, or thing. What are some allusions in Simon Sort of Says? Why might it be difficult to decipher an allusion just by the context of a passage in a book? Why might research be required to understand allusions?

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