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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 does Martin say he did with the screenshots?

2. How long has Simon known Abby?

3. When do Jacques and Blue think it was harder to come out?

4. What does Blue say should not be the default race?

5. What does Simon deal with at school after he has been outed?

Short Essay Questions

1. What harassment does Simon have to deal with in the lunch room after he has been outed?

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

3. When does Simon begin to see Martin as a friend?

4. How does Ms. Albright initially show her support for Simon?

5. Who does Blue come out to in his family and what is their reaction?

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

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

8. Why does Simon get frustrated with how Martin behaves in front of Abby?

9. Why is it so hard for Alice to admit she has a boyfriend?

10. Why does Martin quit the play?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

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?

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