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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On whom does Dominic Palazzano have a crush?
(a) Amy Schraff.
(b) Cecilia Lisbon.
(c) Lux Lisbon.
(d) Diana Porter.

3. How many times is Dominic Palazzano mentioned in Cecilia's diary?
(a) Twice.
(b) Never.
(c) Three times.
(d) Once.

4. How does Cecilia succeed in killing herself?
(a) She impales herself on a fence.
(b) She hangs herself.
(c) She takes sleeping pills.
(d) She slits her wrists.

5. Where is Cecilia during the majority of the party?
(a) In her bedroom.
(b) On the couch.
(c) On a barstool.
(d) In a corner.

6. From where do the boys watch the paramedics arrive at the Lisbon house?
(a) The roof of the neighbors' house.
(b) The Lisbons' porch.
(c) The Lisbons' yard.
(d) Mr. Larson's Oldsmobile.

7. What is found hanging from a crucifix in one of the girls' rooms?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A brassiere.
(c) Pantyhose.
(d) Jewelry.

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

9. Where is Dominic from?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Greece.
(c) Italy.
(d) France.

10. Which Lisbon girl has a chipped tooth?
(a) Cecilia.
(b) Therese.
(c) Lux.
(d) Mary.

11. What is Mr. Lisbon's hobby?
(a) Photography.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Crossword puzzles.
(d) Whittling.

12. What does Mr. Lisbon say was Cecilia's state of mind the day she killed herself?
(a) Angry about having to help with the party.
(b) Pleased about the upcoming party.
(c) Very sad.
(d) Bored.

13. Who is Mr. Alton?
(a) The funeral director.
(b) The minister at the Lisbons' church.
(c) One of the paramedics.
(d) The cemetery workers' union leader.

14. What is Mrs. Lisbon serving at the party?
(a) Soda.
(b) Cheese and crackers.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Punch.

15. Who, in the boys' collective memory, has died recently?
(a) A town librarian.
(b) A great-uncle.
(c) A grandmother.
(d) Family dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are no bodies being buried during Chapter 2?

2. Who leaves the party early?

3. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon not find Cecilia's demeanor during the party strange?

4. What is Mrs. Lisbon's reaction to Cecilia's asking to leave the party?

5. What happens just as the paramedics arrive?

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