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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Barbara feel guilty at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) She canceled plans with Sheba and Richard.
(b) She spoke to Bangs about Sheba and Steven.
(c) She told the school's headmaster about Sheba.
(d) She stayed home from school to spend time with Sheba.

2. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) He knew she was at Steven's.
(b) He did not know where she was or when she would return.
(c) She took Richard's car without permission.
(d) She was with Barbara.

3. What excuse does Barbara give for not finishing Pabblem's report?
(a) A family problem.
(b) Her car broke down.
(c) She forgot her notes at school.
(d) Her cat's death.

4. What does Sheba's mother say about being with her children once her husband died?
(a) It is easier than ever.
(b) It is lonely.
(c) It is awkward and difficult.
(d) It is frightening.

5. What part of Sheba's family does Barbara thinks provokes jealousy in Sheba?
(a) The attention Ben receives.
(b) Richard's love of his children.
(c) Polly's youth and beauty.
(d) Ben's love for Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

2. Why does Barbara think Pabblem is being so polite to her at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. What do Marjorie and Dave do on Christmas Day?

4. What does Pabblem want Barbara to write about?

5. What does Sheba do when she returns home from picking up Polly at Brighton?

(see the answer key)

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