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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what condition is the Lisbons' basement?
(a) Exactly as it was the night of the party.
(b) Immaculately clean.
(c) Completely redecorated.
(d) Filled with boxes, old toys, bicycles, etc.

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

3. Why do Mr. and Mrs. Lisbon not find Cecilia's demeanor during the party strange?
(a) She is on drugs that made her sleepy.
(b) She is always quiet with company.
(c) She isn't feeling well.
(d) She is just as sociable as usual.

4. What do the girls order to help them escape their boredom?
(a) Catalogues.
(b) Records.
(c) The newspaper.
(d) Books.

5. What do Lux and Julie do instead of going to class?
(a) Go out for coffee.
(b) Meet boys behind the school.
(c) Read magazines.
(d) Smoke cigarettes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What appears in the window of Cecilia's old bedroom?

2. Which Lisbon sister likes to sunbathe in a bikini?

3. What is one of Cecilia's major subjects near the end of the diary?

4. Who visits Lux in the hospital?

5. Which of these is not an observation made about Lux in the weeks following her removal from school?

(see the answer key)

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