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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Which of these is NOT something the boys get Joe to do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Wiggle his ears.
(c) Dance.
(d) Call heads or tails for a coin flip.

4. In what room do the girls hold their first party?
(a) The living room.
(b) The basement.
(c) The patio.
(d) The kitchen.

5. What does Mr. Lisbon show the boys during the party?
(a) The girls' bronzed baby shoes.
(b) An autographed baseball.
(c) His tools.
(d) Old photographs.

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

7. What reassuring noise do Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon hear as the girls get ready for the party?
(a) Cecilia's bracelets jangling.
(b) The girls arguing with one another.
(c) Loud disco music.
(d) Hairdryers.

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

9. Where does Dominic end up moving to?
(a) New York.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) New Mexico.
(d) New Jersey.

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

11. What does Mrs. Pitzenberger think she sees in Cecilia's hand?
(a) A balloon.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A book.
(d) A cup of punch.

12. How much time elapses between the first Lisbon girl's attempt at suicide and the last Lisbon girl's attempt?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two years.
(c) Thirteen months.
(d) Six months.

13. On what kind of "tour" is Mr. Lisbon taken on in Chapter 2?
(a) A tour of local churches.
(b) A tour of the funeral home.
(c) A tour of the hospital.
(d) A tour of area cemeteries.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Lisbon's profession?

2. Who leaves the party early?

3. What does Mrs. Lisbon notice about her daughter's appearance inside the casket?

4. What kind of music does Cecilia like to listen to?

5. What does the psychiatrist recommend to Cecilia's parents?

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