Chapter 1-6
What is unusual about Sunny's appearance?
He wears clothes that don't fit correctly.
Which of these is NOT true about Sunny?
He is old
He loves to sing
He is homeless
He is mean
He is mean
In Chapter 13, why does Simon throw up in the school bathroom?
He was so nervous about the presentation, it made him feel sick.
On page 182, Sunny tells Simon and his friends that they have been making him feel good inside. How have they helped Sunny?
They have showed Sunny people care about him.
How does Simonn feel about having to give an oral presentation in front of the class?
He feels nervous
Why does Sunny feel invisible?
People walk by and pretend they don't see him.
When he was younger, what did Sunny do for work?
He was a janitor at Booker T.
Why does C.J. come to Simon's house in chapter 19?
He comes to give clothes to donate to people like Sunny who need them.
How are Simon and his best friend Maria different?
Simon is shy and Maria loves to talk to everyone.
Simon and his brother Aaron cut through Creighton Park on the way home from school. What is Simon surprised to see inn the park?
Homeless people living in the park.
Simon notices that he has something in common with his teacher Mr. James. What is it?
They are both short.
Based on page 222, why did Simon save seats for C.J. and Maria near the stage?
His best friends help him feel confident.
What genre is Simon B. Rhymin?
Realistic Fiction
What does Sunny want people to know about being homeless?
Sunny wants people to know that homeless people are not invisible.
How can Simon tell that Sunny is happy that Simon brought him a sandwich and fries?
Sunny keeps dancing around his bench, taking bites into the bread and fried fish like we're not even there.
Page 226
Why does Simon's dad tell him the story about the talent show back when he was in school?
To show Simon that even if his presentation doesn't go well, everything will turn out okay.
Simon sees his bully, Bobby Sanchez in the principal's office. Which sentence from the book provides the best evidence that Simon is confused by Bobby's behavior?
A."I see Bobby sitting in a chair across from Principal Berry's desk."
B."Ms. Berry's voice just sounds like somebody humming, and I cant tell if any of the noise is coming from Bobby."
C."I can't get the look on Bobby's face out of my head while I'm washing my hands."
D." He sort of just sat there with his head down, ignoring the question."
I can't get the look on Bobby's face out of head while I'm washing my hands.
When they arrive at the shelter, Simon tells his dad, "It's this many homeless people living in Creighton Park, Dad? I have to keep my mouth from hanging open, and Moms is always telling me it's rude to stare."
Why does Simon have to keep his mouth from hanging open?
He is surprised by how many people are at the shelter.
How have Simon's feelings about the homeless shelter changed during the book?
At the beginning, he was scared to go. At the end, it felt like a comfortable place to be.