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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 many girlfriends has Simon had?

2. What is Nora's full name?

3. What is the name of the person Simon communicates with on the computer?

4. Who traditionally brings cakes for lunchtime birthday celebrations?

5. What is Simon's secret identity name in his emails?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

8. In what genre does this book fit?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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