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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the neighborhood children kept from the funeral?
(a) The Lisbons request that only adults attend.
(b) To protect their minds from being contaminated by the tragedy.
(c) There isn't enough room in the church.
(d) The children are supposed to be in school.

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

3. How does Therese communicate with the outside world?
(a) A pen pal.
(b) Her ham radio.
(c) The telephone.
(d) She meets a friend in her backyard.

4. What class does Lux Lisbon often skip with Julie Winthrop?
(a) English.
(b) Math.
(c) Art.
(d) Gym.

5. What happens to Mr. Lisbon over Christmas vacation?
(a) He buys a new car.
(b) He leaves his job.
(c) He has a heart attack.
(d) He learns to ski.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Lisbon girls spend the Day of Grieving?

2. How many times is Dominic Palazzano mentioned in Cecilia's diary?

3. Who, in the boys' collective memory, has died recently?

4. How long before her death does Cecilia begin writing her diary?

5. Where do the boys congregate after changing out of their party clothes?

(see the answer key)

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