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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 is Simon worried about returning to school?

2. Who posted the letter outing Simon on Tumblr?

3. What does Cal share about his sexuality?

4. How does Ms. Albright shock Simon?

5. What news does Blue's dad share?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Simon feel bad for crushing on Bram?

2. What do the girls at lunch want to find for Simon after he has been outed?

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

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

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

6. Why does Martin quit the play?

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

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

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

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

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

If Simon believes coming out will not be the end of the world for him, why does he put off doing it? What factors contribute to his hesitance?

Essay Topic 3

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

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