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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 does Martin quit?

2. What does Simon say should not be the default sexual orientation?

3. How does Simon respond to Martin's words at Simon's car after Simon has been outed?

4. How does Simon know for sure that Blue is not Cal?

5. What is Simon glad about NOT being posted on tumblr when he was outed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blue respond to Simon's suggestion that they meet?

2. What does Simon state has changed during his time emailing with Blue?

3. Why does Martin quit the play?

4. What kind of signals does Simon think he gets from Cal?

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

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

7. What revelation does Simon have about Blue in Chapter 17?

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

9. What does Blue's gift to Simon symbolize?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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