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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of music does Cecilia like to listen to?
(a) Celtic singers.
(b) Bluegrass music.
(c) Classical pieces.
(d) Rock music.

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

4. When, according to the boys, had "the majority of the dying" occurred?
(a) During World War II.
(b) During the Vietnam War.
(c) During a major influenza epidemic.
(d) During the Korean War.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where are the scars Cecilia tried to hide?

3. Where is Dominic from?

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

5. From where do the boys watch the paramedics arrive at the Lisbon house?

(see the answer key)

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