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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. Who discovers Simon's secret emails?

2. Who hosts the Halloween party?

3. What is the school's student Tumblr called?

4. How does Simon describe his behavior in comparison to holy?

5. Which best describes Leah's personality?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what genre does this book fit?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Martin mad at Simon when Abby is the one who turned him down for the dance?

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

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?

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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