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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. Why does Abby say she is not interested in Martin?

2. What is Abby's reaction to Simon coming out?

3. Why does Martin meet Simon at his car?

4. What does Simon say should not be the default sexual orientation?

5. Who does Simon think he is falling in love with?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Abby the first person Simon comes out to?

2. What does Simon state has changed during his time emailing with Blue?

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

4. In Chapter 22, what is the next step Jacques tells Blue he wants to take?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Alice brings home a boyfriend who plays a role in Simon and Bram's first intimacy. What does this say about Alice's boyfriend? Is he kind and tolerant or a bully?

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