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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 the name of Simon's dog?

2. What is Jacques's secret email address?

3. What is the term for Martin's ploy?

4. Which best describes Leah's personality?

5. Which book did Blue's dad give him?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

8. Why does Simon say that he keeps coming out?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon's dog, Bieber, provides comfort to Leah. Why does Leah not like affection from people? How is affection from an animal different?

Essay Topic 2

Abby is very angry when she finds out that Simon was plotting with Martin. What makes her so upset? Is her reaction reasonable? Why does she feel betrayed?

Essay Topic 3

It takes Leah a long time to forgive Simon and Nick for their relationships with Abby. What does this say about Leah's self-esteem? How does she get over it?

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