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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 different about Nora lately?

2. What kind of bullying policy does the school have?

3. Who shows Simon the creeksecrets post?

4. What does a football player in the hall do to Simon?

5. What does Cal share about his sexuality?

Short Essay Questions

1. What revelation does Simon have about Blue in Chapter 17?

2. What is Abby's reaction to Simon's honesty?

3. What does Simon notice about Bram when he goes to his soccer practice?

4. What kind of signals does Simon think he gets from Cal?

5. What does a football player do to Simon in the hallway after they return from break?

6. What does Blue's gift to Simon symbolize?

7. How does Blue respond to Simon's suggestion that they meet?

8. What metaphor does Blue use as a comparison to coming out?

9. What does Simon mean when he says he will not recognize himself if Nick does not see him?

10. Who are the first people to defend Simon in the lunch room and what happens?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon's sister, Nora, is beginning to grow up. What are some examples of Simon witnessing this? Why is Simon surprised that she is changing and how does he respond?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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