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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 does Simon respect about Blue's writing?

2. What programs does Simon's family watch together?

3. Who decides to go to the football game?

4. What gift does Leah give Simon?

5. Which is the best way to describe Leah's musical tastes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Simon's dad tease a gay person on television?

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

3. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nora and Leah have a certain bond that is revealed at the end of the story. How did they keep their plan undercover? How does Simon's own drama prevent him from noticing?

Essay Topic 2

Alice brings home a boyfriend who plays a role in Simon and Bram's first intimacy. What does this say about Alice's boyfriend? Is he kind and tolerant or a bully?

Essay Topic 3

Martin vacillates between being supportive of Simon and attacking him. How do Martin's actions reflect his maturity? What about Martin's family influences his behavior?

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