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

2. What did Simon and his siblings like to perform as when they were young?

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

4. What season does the book take place in?

5. What will Martin do if Simon does not comply with his plan?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Simon remember about dressing in traditionally female clothes?

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

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

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

5. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon thinks that Blue could be Cal. What does Simon do to test his theory? Does his guess affect his relationship with Blue? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Nick and Leah are Simon's best friends, but Simon comes out to Abby first. Why does Simon feel more comfortable sharing with Abby?

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