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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 does Martin gain access to Simon's Gmail account?

2. What is Jacques's secret email address?

3. What is Blue surprised Jacques' parents used to buy for him?

4. What is the term for Martin's ploy?

5. What sport does Nick play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Simon describe Nora as a chameleon?

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

3. Why does Simon question the sports posters on Alice's wall?

4. What does Simon remember about dressing in traditionally female clothes?

5. Why does Simon drink a beer at the Halloween party?

6. Why is Simon frustrated with his parents throughout the novel?

7. Why does Martin confide to Simon that his brother is gay?

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

9. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon describes Bram as a weirdly quiet soccer player who sits at his table. What inklings appear, before his identity is revealed, that he could be Blue?

Essay Topic 2

When Simon realizes his mistake in helping Martin, how does he make amends? Was Simon going along with Martin to solely protect Blue or was he motivated by self-interest?

Essay Topic 3

If Simon believes coming out will not be the end of the world for him, why does he put off doing it? What factors contribute to his hesitance?

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