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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Sheba cry when teaching her class?
(a) A female student spits in her face.
(b) The electricity goes out.
(c) Steven calls her ugly.
(d) A student points out her sheer skirt.

2. How do Barbara and Sheba know each other?
(a) Barbara moved in next door to Sheba.
(b) They were both teachers together.
(c) Barbara was Sheba's math instructor.
(d) They worked at the same law firm.

3. What discipline problem occurs during the field trip to St. Alban's?
(a) Several students were caught shoplifting.
(b) Several students ran away.
(c) Several students were fighting.
(d) Several students skipped the trip.

4. Why does seeing Sheba with Sue Hodges bother Barbara in Chapter 2?
(a) Barbara thinks Sue to be very boring and it reminded her of her lost friendship with Jennifer.
(b) Sue had been involved in many affairs at school.
(c) Sue was a bully to the other teachers.
(d) Sue and Barbara had once been close friends but Sue had rejected Barbara.

5. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?
(a) Glowering and exotic.
(b) Dark and handsome.
(c) Smart and sassy.
(d) Young and tasteful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Sheba find in her mailbox in Chapter 2?

2. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?

3. Who leaves the gift in Sheba's mailbox in Chapter 2?

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

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

(see the answer key)

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