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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What season does the book take place in?
(a) Fall.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Winter.

2. What does Simon respect about Blue's writing?
(a) Good grammar.
(b) Lots of alliteration.
(c) No punctuation.
(d) Nothing.

3. Why does Simon worry he may accidentally offend Blue?
(a) Blue is easily offended.
(b) Simon does not worry.
(c) Blue is religious.
(d) Blue is a fundamentalist.

4. What is Simon's favorite dessert?
(a) Gummy bears.
(b) Snickers.
(c) Oreos.
(d) Gum.

5. How do Jacques and Bram refer to coming out of the closet?
(a) Coming Out Thing.
(b) Coming and Going.
(c) Closet Bustin.
(d) Closet In No More.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martin want Simon to help him do?

2. How does Simon describe Bram?

3. Why does Simon want Nora to dress up?

4. How does Simon describe his behavior in comparison to holy?

5. Who does Nick have a crush on?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Leah give Simon the gift of a mixed CD?

2. Why do Bram and Jacques want to capitalize Coming Out Thing?

3. What point of view is the story told from?

4. Why does Simon check his private email at school?

5. Why does Simon say it is nice not to be cynical and just enjoy the game?

6. Who does Simon notice looks cute as a cheerleader?

7. Why is Martin mad at Simon when Abby is the one who turned him down for the dance?

8. Why does Leah's gender bender costume fit her personality?

9. How does Simon feel when Alice goes back to college?

10. What is Hotel Hanukkah and why does Blue celebrate it?

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