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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 is Jacques email address a reference to?

2. What do the students have to wear in order to get a piece of cake?

3. Why does Simon feel bad for Martin about the dance?

4. What example does Blue give for Jacques telling him too much?

5. What does Simon respect about Blue's writing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the school's gender bender dress up day bother Simon?

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

3. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 2

Simon's mom and dad are described as open-minded. In what ways does his dad show that he is still uncomfortable discussing homosexuality? How does this affect Simon?

Essay Topic 3

How do Simon's parents react when he comes out? Does the book allude to the fact that they already knew or are they surprised? How does the author relate the information?

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