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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. What is the name of Simon's dog?

2. Who does the paper belong to that Simon's teacher hands him by mistake?

3. How many girlfriends has Simon had?

4. On which day do the students dress like a different sex?

5. Who does Abby turn down as a date for the dance?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

2. Why does the school's gender bender dress up day bother Simon?

3. Why does Leah give Simon the gift of a mixed CD?

4. How does Simon feel when Alice goes back to college?

5. Who does Simon notice looks cute as a cheerleader?

6. Why does Leah's gender bender costume fit her personality?

7. In what genre does this book fit?

8. Why does Simon drink a beer at the Halloween party?

9. Why does Simon question the sports posters on Alice's wall?

10. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Nora and Leah have a certain bond that is revealed at the end of the story. How did they keep their plan undercover? How does Simon's own drama prevent him from noticing?

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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