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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 spoke to Bangs about Sheba and Steven.
(b) She told the school's headmaster about Sheba.
(c) She canceled plans with Sheba and Richard.
(d) She stayed home from school to spend time with Sheba.

2. What does Pabblem want Barbara to write about?
(a) How to increase school attendance.
(b) How to improve test scores.
(c) How to encourage students to participate in after-school activities.
(d) How to improve discipline on future field trips.

3. Where does Richard want to purchase real estate?
(a) The Southern Valley.
(b) The West Side.
(c) The Northern Circle.
(d) The East End.

4. Why does Sheba have to go to Scotland in Chapter 14?
(a) Polly ran away to her grandmother's house.
(b) Barbara has to visit family there and wants Sheba to come.
(c) Steven has gone to stay there.
(d) Richard is ill and has been hospitalized there.

5. 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 frightening.
(d) It is awkward and difficult.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steven do outside before Sheba leaves in Chapter 4?

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

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

4. How is Sheba feeling at the beginning of Chapter 9?

5. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

(see the answer key)

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