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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?
(a) She rubs Sheba's arm.
(b) She tries to kiss Sheba.
(c) She admits her crush on Bangs.
(d) She calls Steven.

2. Why is Sheba irritated with Steven at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) He left without saying goodbye.
(b) He said something vulgar to her.
(c) He said something nasty about Barbara.
(d) He told his father about the affair.

3. Why does Polly refuse to eat the food that Richard has gotten her?
(a) She will not eat fish.
(b) She is angry at Richard and won't eat at all.
(c) It is cold.
(d) It is from McDonald's.

4. What does Pabblem tell Barbara to do at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) She should tutor Steven to make sure he graduates.
(b) She should go take care of Sheba.
(c) She should consider retiring.
(d) She should visit with Bangs and make sure he is all right.

5. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) She must have surgery on her hip.
(b) She has to put Portia to sleep.
(c) She must reveal her illness to Sheba.
(d) Her mother dies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Steven tease Sheba when she tells him not to tell anyone about the affair?

2. What does Sheba tell Barbara about Steven after the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night?

3. What is Richard's profession?

4. Why does Richard say he is concerned with Sheba taking Ben for visits?

5. Who joins Sheba and Richard for Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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