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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 takes Simon out for a night on the town?

2. How long has Simon known Abby?

3. Who shows Simon the creeksecrets post?

4. Why is Simon worried about returning to school?

5. What does Blue's mom tell him to practice?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Martin quit the play?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ms. Albright defends Simon, and all homosexuals, against bullying. Why is her character integral to the story? What would happen if she was not a passionate defender of justice?

Essay Topic 2

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 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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