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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Sheba justify Steven's moodiness when she goes to his house?
(a) He is worried about someone finding out about the affair.
(b) He is a teenager.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He has missed her over the break.

2. What does the guidance counselor tell Richard and Sheba about Polly's behavior?
(a) It is caused by a lack of self-esteem.
(b) She is hopeless and should be locked up.
(c) Polly is too intelligent for regular school.
(d) It is caused by her anger at Ben.

3. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?
(a) Barbara feels that Sheba is unable to care for herself.
(b) Barbara has been communicating with Richard for Sheba.
(c) Sheba needs Barbara to pay her legal bills.
(d) Barbara has been helping Sheba write her manuscript.

4. What does Barbara find in Sheba's purse?
(a) Steven's phone number.
(b) A letter from Steven.
(c) Ticket stubs from a movie Sheba and Steven went to see.
(d) Photographs of Sheba and Steven.

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

6. What is Polly accused of doing at boarding school?
(a) Stealing.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Sleeping in class.
(d) Bullying.

7. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?
(a) Sheba cannot leave Steven.
(b) Richard may not let Sheba go.
(c) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(d) The terms of Sheba's bail may not allow it.

8. Why does Barbara think that Pabblem is calling her into his office in Chapter 15?
(a) To speak about the Ireland trip.
(b) To talk about Sheba's teaching.
(c) To discuss Steven's academic record.
(d) To restructure the math deparment.

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

10. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?
(a) Steven.
(b) Pabblem.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Sue.

11. What news do Richard and Sheba get from Polly's boarding school?
(a) She is very ill.
(b) She ran away.
(c) She is being expelled.
(d) She stole money from the principal.

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

13. Why is Sheba crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?
(a) Sheba has just heard from Steven.
(b) Sheba has found Barbara's manuscript.
(c) Barbara's cat has died.
(d) Eddie is going to throw Barbara and Sheba out of the house.

14. What does Barbara say to Steven when she runs into him outside of the men's restroom after Sheba is arrested?
(a) She asks if he has spoken to Sheba.
(b) She begs him to recant.
(c) She calls him a profane word.
(d) She thanks him for his honesty.

15. Why does Barbara panic when Sheba tells her that Eddie and his family are returning from India soon?
(a) Barbara and Eddie do not get along.
(b) Eddie will take Sheba away with him.
(c) Eddie is not speaking to Sheba because of the scandal.
(d) They will not have a place to stay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor does Barbara think that Sue is spreading at the beginning of Chapter 10?

2. What does Sheba first accuse Barbara of doing when she finds the manuscript?

3. What does Barbara tell Bangs about Sheba back at his flat?

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

5. What is wrong with Barbara's cat Portia in Chapter 13?

(see the answer keys)

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