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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. How many socks does Hercules destroy during his first week at the OKeeffe's?

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

3. How long after Easter does Simon begin taking Hercules to school?

4. What reason does Simon give for moving to Grin And Bear It when he is introduced to the students in his homeroom?

5. In Chapter 13, how long has it been since Simon survived a school shooting?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Agate bring a puppy to Simon?

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

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

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

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

7. What is the layout of GNB Upper?

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

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

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

Simon meets Agate soon after he starts school at GNB Upper. What type of relationship develops between Simon and Agate?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Simon does not think he is the brains when he works with Agate and Kevin on the message project. Why does Simon think he is not as smart as Agate and Kevin? What ideas and suggestions does he make? What does he think of that Agate and Kevin do not? Is Simon smart?

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