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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. There is a rumor that which Lisbon girl has a crush on Dominic Palazzano?
(a) Cecilia.
(b) Lux.
(c) Therese.
(d) Bonnie.

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

3. There is one boy that the rest of the group of boys are afraid of. Who is he?
(a) Chase Buell.
(b) Peter Sissen.
(c) Joe Larson.
(d) Paul Baldino.

4. What does Cecilia do for the majority of the afternoon on the day she died?
(a) She takes a bath.
(b) She reads a magazine.
(c) She takes a nap.
(d) She helps decorate the house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What garment does Cecilia always wear?

3. What major event has never happened in the town during the boys' lifetimes?

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

5. Whose late arrival gives life to the party?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the cemetery where Cecilia's service is held look like?

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

4. How did Cecilia Lisbon die?

5. What does Cecilia look like in her coffin?

6. Describe Cecilia's bedroom.

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

8. Name three events the boys read about in Cecilia's diary.

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

10. Who was Dominic Palazzano and what was his part in Cecilia's story?

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