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

2. What is Mr. Lisbon's profession?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Public relations executive.
(c) High school math teacher.
(d) Plumber.

3. Who takes Cecilia's diary from the Lisbon house?
(a) The electrician.
(b) The plumber.
(c) The plumber's assistant.
(d) The chimney sweep.

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

5. How long before her death does Cecilia begin writing her diary?
(a) Two years.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Six months.
(d) A year and a half.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds Cecilia's body first?

2. Which sister interrupts one of the boys in his search through their bathroom?

3. Which of the following drawings is not found in Cecilia's diary?

4. Who finds Cecilia after her first suicide attempt?

5. Which Lisbon girl has a chipped tooth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major revelation do the boys have upon entering the Lisbon girls' party?

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

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

4. What happens in the Baldinos' backyard to arouse neighborhood suspicions?

5. What does Peter Sissen find in the Lisbon girls' bathroom?

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

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

8. What were Mr. Lisbon's problems with the cemeteries he visited?

9. Describe the appearance of Cecilia's diary.

10. What does Cecilia look like in her coffin?

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