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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What annual household chore does Mr. Lisbon ignore this year?
(a) Clearing the gutters.
(b) Mulching the flowers.
(c) Removing the screens.
(d) Raking the leaves.

2. Who, in the boys' collective memory, has died recently?
(a) A great-uncle.
(b) A town librarian.
(c) Family dogs.
(d) A grandmother.

3. What does Mrs. Lisbon force Lux to destroy?
(a) Some of her books.
(b) Her rock and roll records.
(c) Her makeup.
(d) Her sexy clothing.

4. In what is Cecilia buried?
(a) Her nightgown.
(b) A beige dress with a lace collar.
(c) The wedding dress she always wore.
(d) A blue flowered dress.

5. What does Mr. Lisbon say was Cecilia's state of mind the day she killed herself?
(a) Angry about having to help with the party.
(b) Very sad.
(c) Bored.
(d) Pleased about the upcoming party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What object appears randomly around the neighborhood, including under windshield wipers and between bicycle spokes?

3. What is significant about the date of the girls' suicides?

4. Why does Mr. Lisbon call Mr. Hedlie?

5. What one thing did Mr. Hedlie leave untouched in the house?

(see the answer key)

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