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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Lindsey say in response to her principal's apology for her family's loss?
(a) "I wasn't aware I had lost anything."
(b) "You will never know how it feels."
(c) "Thank you."
(d) She doesn't say anything -- she just breaks down and cries.

2. What does Ruth's father make her do every morning when he drops her off at school?
(a) Tell him he loves her.
(b) Give him his lunch money.
(c) Promise not to talk to any boys.
(d) Drink alcohol.

3. Who does Ruth arrive at Susie's memorial with?
(a) Sam Heckler.
(b) Her father.
(c) Mr. Harvey.
(d) Hal Heckler.

4. What kinds of stories does Susie's father like to tell about his children?
(a) He actually doesn't like to talk about his kids.
(b) Imaginary ones.
(c) Ones that involve the church.
(d) Embarrassing ones.

5. What type of narration does The Lovely Bones display?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person.
(c) Second person.
(d) None of these answers are correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Susie was still alive, why is Ruth Connors reprimanded for her drawings in art class?

2. Why is Ruth's mother pleased to find her daughter smoking in the shed?

3. How old is Susie?

4. Who is Ruth Connors?

5. What gift does Samuel Heckler give Lindsey on the first Christmas after Susie's death?

(see the answer key)

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