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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of these is not an observation made about Lux in the weeks following her removal from school?
(a) She has lost weight.
(b) She seems to enjoy her activities upon the roof.
(c) She has cold sores and is losing a patch of her hair.
(d) She seems to have a large sense of charity.

2. What does Trip do in his car during the day?
(a) Nap.
(b) Smoke marijuana.
(c) Study.
(d) Drink alcohol.

3. What do the girls attempt to save from certain death?
(a) A raccoon.
(b) The elm tree in their yard.
(c) An injured bird.
(d) A stray cat.

4. What kind of music does Mrs. Lisbon listen to?
(a) Jazz.
(b) Gospel.
(c) Folk.
(d) Classical.

5. Where do the boys find Trip, years later, to interview him?
(a) Working a construction job.
(b) In a hospital.
(c) In Europe.
(d) In rehab.

6. What do the boys see Mary bring into her bedroom a few nights after their extended telephone exchange?
(a) A black trunk.
(b) A suitcase.
(c) A card table.
(d) A stray cat.

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

8. What does Trip ask Mr. Lisbon during fourth period?
(a) For help with his science homework.
(b) For permission to marry Lux.
(c) For permission to take Lux to Homecoming.
(d) For a college recommendation.

9. At the Lisbons' house, who sits next to Trip?
(a) Mr Lisbon.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Mrs. Lisbon.
(d) Lux.

10. Which of the girls engages in promiscuous sexual relationships?
(a) Therese.
(b) Lux.
(c) Bonnie.
(d) Mary.

11. What do the girls order to help them escape their boredom?
(a) Catalogues.
(b) Records.
(c) Books.
(d) The newspaper.

12. What is different about Trip Fontaine's home life?
(a) His father is gay.
(b) He has a child.
(c) He lives with his grandparents.
(d) He lives without electricity.

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

14. When the boys call the Lisbon girls the second time, what do they do?
(a) They hang up when Lux answers.
(b) They play a song over the phone.
(c) They read a poem.
(d) They profess their love for the girls.

15. What do the Lisbons and Trip watch on TV?
(a) A concert.
(b) Baseball.
(c) A Disney program.
(d) The news.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose car do the boys take to the dance?

2. What is Lux's real reason for going to the hospital?

3. What are the green pamphlets sent out by the Chamber of Commerce about?

4. What does Mrs. Lisbon force Lux to destroy?

5. What do Lux and Julie do instead of going to class?

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