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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. After Kevin's father lends Kevin, Simon, and Agate an extension cord and Agate buys one, how many feet short are they?

2. What pew does Simon sit in during Sunday Mass in Chapter 20?

3. How many blocks is it from GNB Upper to the church?

4. Where does Connie Semple say her parents were going to take a trip in an RV?

5. What sport does Brent Fritsch play at GNB Upper?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 20, why does Simon leave church early?

2. How is Mister Missing Body Semple related to other people in Grin And Bear It?

3. What do Simon and Kevin talk about after church in Chapter 20?

4. Who is Mr. Greenway, and why does he call in Chapter 15?

5. How does Doc Matapang make a halo halo for Simon?

6. Where is Mr. Semple's body found and how did it get there?

7. How do Agate and Simon lure the emus back to Mr. Bashott's farm?

8. What photo comes up when someone Googles "Simon O'Keeffe"?

9. Who figures out how to make the microwave run while it is open, and how do they make it run when it is open?

10. What is it like at the Van der Zwaan farm when Isobel and Simon come to help with the emus?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Simon Sort of Says, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the storyline? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

Essay Topic 2

The climax in a novel is the highest point of tension and a turning point. What is the climax of Simon Sort of Says and why is that incident the climax?

Essay Topic 3

Simon does not think he is the brains when he works with Agate and Kevin on the message project. Why does Simon think he is not as smart as Agate and Kevin? What ideas and suggestions does he make? What does he think of that Agate and Kevin do not? Is Simon smart?

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