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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 sport does Nick play?

2. What is Simon's secret identity name in his emails?

3. How does Simon describe Bram?

4. Why does Simon feel bad for Martin about the dance?

5. What is Cal Price's job in drama?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Leah seem to hate Abby?

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

3. Why does Martin confide to Simon that his brother is gay?

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

5. In what genre does this book fit?

6. How is secret identity explained in different ways?

7. Why does Simon check his private email at school?

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

9. Why is Martin mad at Simon when Abby is the one who turned him down for the dance?

10. What does Simon remember about dressing in traditionally female clothes?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It takes Leah a long time to forgive Simon and Nick for their relationships with Abby. What does this say about Leah's self-esteem? How does she get over it?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Simon describes Bram as a weirdly quiet soccer player who sits at his table. What inklings appear, before his identity is revealed, that he could be Blue?

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