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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. At the Lisbons' house, who sits next to Trip?
(a) Lux.
(b) Mrs. Lisbon.
(c) Mr Lisbon.
(d) Bonnie.

2. What spring activity do the girls not attend as usual?
(a) Home baseball games.
(b) A May Day dance.
(c) Graduation.
(d) Spring carnival.

3. Which of his daughters does Mr. Lisbon see eating M&Ms and feel as if she is a stranger?
(a) Mary.
(b) Bonnie.
(c) Therese.
(d) Lux.

4. What major project is the Parks Department working on?
(a) Planting spring bulbs.
(b) Removing the diseased elm trees.
(c) Filling potholes.
(d) Street sweeping.

5. What does Trip ask Mr. Lisbon during fourth period?
(a) For a college recommendation.
(b) For help with his science homework.
(c) For permission to take Lux to Homecoming.
(d) For permission to marry Lux.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lux wearing when she climbs into Trip's car?

2. What class does Lux Lisbon often skip with Julie Winthrop?

3. Who is Miss Lynn Kilsem?

4. What is Mary's favorite occupation?

5. What do the girls attempt to save from certain death?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the boys make of Therese's ham radio conversations?

2. Describe the state of the Lisbon house in Chapter 4.

3. Describe the state of the Lisbons' basement on June 15th.

4. Why is Lux taken by ambulance to the hospital?

5. How did Trip Fontaine "make his move" regarding Lux?

6. What happens on Trip Fontaine's vacation in Acapulco that changes his life significantly?

7. What do the boys see when they first look into the Lisbons' home on June 15th?

8. How did the three older girls end their evening at the dance?

9. What was "The Day of Grieving" and how was it observed?

10. How did Lux's date end?

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