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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. When the Van der Zwaans are shearing goats, how long does Pearl allow Agate to talk to Simon?

2. What do Simon and his parents call the peacock that lives on their property?

3. What month do Simon and his family move to Grin And Bear It?

4. Within what radius are radio signals banned from Grin And Bear It?

5. How long have SETI scientists like Dr. Matapang been listening for space aliens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Vega, and why is it important that it rises behind Agate's tree house?

2. Why is Ms. Hafsaas upset about what some kids do with the orange memorial ribbons?

3. What does Todd, the Vander Zwaan's dog, do that surprises Simon?

4. How is Simon's first night with Hercules?

5. What story does Simon tell when people ask him why his family left Omaha?

6. What is the town like where Simon and his family move?

7. Why is Isobel upset with Curtis in Chapter 5?

8. What is Agate's tree house like?

9. When Agate visits Simon at his house, why does she separte her food into cupcake liners?

10. What instrument does Martin O'Keeffe play, and how proficient is he?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Colors are sometimes associated with mood. If you could assign a color to represent the mood of Simon Sort of Says, what color would it be? Why? Would you choose different colors to describe the mood in different sections?

Essay Topic 2

Metaphors and similes are figures of speech that are used to make comparisons between things. Metaphors seem to imply an equal comparison, while similes seem to imply a similarity between two things. Does Bow use more metaphors or similes in Simon Sort of Says? How does the use of metaphors or similes help readers comprehend concepts? How does the use of metaphors or similes help make the writing more interesting?

Essay Topic 3

Imagery is a literary device authors use to describe characters and the world they inhabit. Imagery involves using the five senses to describe characters, places, and things. How does Bow use imagery to help readers imagine the world and characters she has created?

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