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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 example does Blue give for Jacques telling him too much?

2. Who stays over at Simon's house after the Halloween party?

3. What is the name of the drama teacher?

4. What sport does Nick play?

5. What are the dress up at school days for?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Simon describe Nora as a chameleon?

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

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 2

Is the novel's conclusion a happy or sad one? What events come together to create a feeling of cohesion? Does the story feel completed or like a beginning?

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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