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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 did Simon almost ruin while thinking about Blue?

2. How old was Simon when he met Nick?

3. What does Blue give to Simon, leaving it at Simon's locker?

4. Who does Simon think may have a crush on Abby?

5. Why is Simon worried about returning to school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Abby the first person Simon comes out to?

2. In Chapter 22, what is the next step Jacques tells Blue he wants to take?

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

4. What does Simon notice about Bram when he goes to his soccer practice?

5. What is Abby's reaction to Simon's honesty?

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

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

8. What does a football player do to Simon in the hallway after they return from break?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Simon uses Blue's anonymity as a reason to not face his own reality. Does Simon's relationship with Blue hold him back or propel him forward on his identity journey?

Essay Topic 2

If Simon believes coming out will not be the end of the world for him, why does he put off doing it? What factors contribute to his hesitance?

Essay Topic 3

Is the novel's conclusion a happy or sad one? What events come together to create a feeling of cohesion? Does the story feel completed or like a beginning?

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