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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Cecilia do after leaving the party before going upstairs?
(a) She watches a TV program.
(b) She writes a note for her family.
(c) She eats a cookie.
(d) She drinks some pear juice.

2. Which of the Lisbon girls is the last to attempt suicide?
(a) Therese.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Cecilia.
(d) Mary.

3. Which Lisbon sister likes to sunbathe in a bikini?
(a) Cecilia.
(b) Mary.
(c) Therese.
(d) Lux.

4. What is Cecilia holding when she is taken to the hospital?
(a) A picture of the Virgin Mary.
(b) A stuffed animal.
(c) A rosary.
(d) A book.

5. What garment does Cecilia always wear?
(a) A flannel nightgown.
(b) Her father's sweater.
(c) An old wedding dress.
(d) A floral scarf.

6. Who leaves the party early?
(a) Cecilia Lisbon.
(b) Mrs. Lisbon.
(c) Joe the Retard.
(d) Diana Porter.

7. What does Mr. Lisbon find Cecilia doing in preparation for the party?
(a) Baking cookies.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Hanging streamers.
(d) Tying balloons to the ceiling.

8. What do the paramedics do first upon arriving at the Lisbon house?
(a) Saw off the stake on which Cecilia is impaled.
(b) Use shock paddles to restart Cecilia's heart.
(c) Attempt to give Cecilia mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.
(d) Give sedatives to Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon.

9. What is Cecilia doing as she goes up and down the stairs before the party?
(a) Changing her hairdo.
(b) Trying on different outfits.
(c) Trying on different shoes.
(d) Looking for her favorite necklace.

10. Which boy is the only one who has been allowed into the Lisbon home?
(a) Paul Baldino.
(b) Peter Sissen.
(c) Joe Larson.
(d) Dominic Palazzolo.

11. Which girl has a secret stash of makeup under the bathroom sink?
(a) Mary.
(b) Cecilia.
(c) Lux.
(d) Bonnie.

12. Which Lisbon sister used a depilatory wax?
(a) Lux.
(b) Mary.
(c) Therese.
(d) Bonnie.

13. Who finds Cecilia's body first?
(a) Mr. Lisbon.
(b) Mrs. Lisbon.
(c) Cecilia's sisters.
(d) Paul Baldino.

14. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon not find Cecilia's demeanor during the party strange?
(a) She is just as sociable as usual.
(b) She is on drugs that made her sleepy.
(c) She isn't feeling well.
(d) She is always quiet with company.

15. Which Lisbon girl is thought of as "the weird sister"?
(a) Lux.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Cecilia.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cecilia first attempt suicide?

2. Which sister has her own bedroom?

3. What is Mr. Lisbon's profession?

4. How do people know that Cecilia has attempted suicide a second time?

5. Which boy is known as the brainy one?

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