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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 tries to hit one of the health class boys?

2. Why does Simon ask Abby to drive him home before going to her house?

3. What behavior do the health class boys display?

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

5. What does Abby think Martin is?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How do Simon's parents react when he comes out? Does the book allude to the fact that they already knew or are they surprised? How does the author relate the information?

Essay Topic 2

Nick plays guitar and makes all the girls swoon wherever he goes. Does Nick know the affect he has? How does Simon keep himself from falling for Nick?

Essay Topic 3

When Simon realizes his mistake in helping Martin, how does he make amends? Was Simon going along with Martin to solely protect Blue or was he motivated by self-interest?

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