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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 does Blue explain Judaism is passed down through?

3. What is the name of Simon's dog?

4. Which holiday does Simon's family celebrate together after homecoming?

5. What do Leah and her friends like to read?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Simon describe Nora as a chameleon?

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

3. In what genre does this book fit?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ms. Albright defends Simon, and all homosexuals, against bullying. Why is her character integral to the story? What would happen if she was not a passionate defender of justice?

Essay Topic 2

Simon describes Bram as a weirdly quiet soccer player who sits at his table. What inklings appear, before his identity is revealed, that he could be Blue?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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