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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 is the first person Blue comes out to in person?

2. What does Martin quit?

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

4. Who posted the letter outing Simon on Tumblr?

5. Which songs does Abby know all the words to?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Martin quit the play?

7. Why might Simon be worried about returning to school after the break?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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