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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Paul say the concrete tree stump in his yard is?
(a) A fountain.
(b) A safe.
(c) The entrance to a secret tunnel.
(d) A barbecue.

2. How do people know that Cecilia has attempted suicide a second time?
(a) They hear her scream.
(b) One of her sisters finds her.
(c) They hear her fall.
(d) They see it happen.

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

4. What does the psychiatrist recommend to Cecilia's parents?
(a) That they relax their rules.
(b) That they keep a closer eye on her.
(c) That she be hospitalized.
(d) That she go on anti-depressants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time elapses between the first Lisbon girl's attempt at suicide and the last Lisbon girl's attempt?

2. How does Cecilia succeed in killing herself?

3. Which of the Lisbon girls is the first to attempt suicide?

4. What does Mr. Lisbon show the boys during the party?

5. Who leaves the party early?

(see the answer key)

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