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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the boys congregate after changing out of their party clothes?
(a) The Lisbons' yard.
(b) Paul Baldino's home.
(c) Chase Buell's roof.
(d) Mr. Larson's Oldsmobile.

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

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

4. Which of the Lisbon girls is the first to attempt suicide?
(a) Therese.
(b) Lux.
(c) Cecilia.
(d) Mary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When, according to the boys, had "the majority of the dying" occurred?

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

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

4. What is Mrs. Lisbon serving at the party?

5. What is Cecilia holding when she is taken to the hospital?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the boys obtain Cecilia's diary?

2. What does Cecilia look like in her coffin?

3. Why does Mr. Lisbon have to take a tour of several cemeteries?

4. Describe a few of the changes the boys noticed at the Lisbon house after Cecilia came home from the hospital.

5. Why were the boys happy that Joe came to the party?

6. How does the Lisbon girls' party differ from other parties the boys have attended?

7. Describe Cecilia Lisbon's first attempt at suicide.

8. Describe the appearance of Cecilia's diary.

9. What do the adult boys discover about Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon after speaking to Mr. Lisbon?

10. How did the emergency workers retrieve Cecilia's body?

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