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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 did Simon and his siblings like to perform as when they were young?

2. Who is on the parade float at the football game?

3. Who does Nick have a crush on?

4. What religion is Blue's dad?

5. What kind of score is on Bram's paper?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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 the school's gender bender dress up day bother Simon?

6. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

7. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

8. What is the significance of Simon noticing Nora's piercings?

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

10. What does Simon mean about secure masculinity not necessarily meaning straight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon's sister, Nora, is beginning to grow up. What are some examples of Simon witnessing this? Why is Simon surprised that she is changing and how does he respond?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Nick plays guitar and makes all the girls swoon wherever he goes. Does Nick know the affect he has? How does Simon keep himself from falling for Nick?

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