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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What insult does Sheba throw at Barbara at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Barbara isn't fit to shine Richard's shoes.
(b) Steven always hated Barbara.
(c) It is Barbara's fault they are in such a bind.
(d) Barbara was a horrible teacher.

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) She was with Barbara.
(c) She took Richard's car without permission.
(d) He did not know where she was or when she would return.

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

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

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

6. How is Sheba feeling at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) Excited.
(b) Morose.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Frightened.

7. How does Barbara injure her hip?
(a) She is kicked in the hip by Steven.
(b) She hits it against Sheba's pottery wheel.
(c) She falls down Sheba's steps.
(d) She is hit by a car outside of Sheba's house.

8. What excuse does Steven give his parents for leaving Maldon early?
(a) He had a soccer match.
(b) He was not feeling well.
(c) His friend was sick.
(d) He had forgotten his books at home.

9. What is wrong with Barbara's cat Portia in Chapter 13?
(a) She is very ill.
(b) She was stolen.
(c) She ran away.
(d) She broke her leg.

10. Why does Pabblem want to see Sheba in Chapter 15?
(a) He believes Steven might hurt Sheba.
(b) He has information about inappropriate conduct between Sheba and a student.
(c) He wants Sheba to teach an additional class.
(d) He thinks Sheba and Barbara are having an affair.

11. What does Sheba first accuse Barbara of doing when she finds the manuscript?
(a) Telling Bangs about the affair.
(b) Telling Richard about Steven's love for Sheba.
(c) Secretly hiding Steven's letters from Sheba.
(d) Telling Steven to leave Sheba.

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

13. What name does Sheba reveal that Richard called Barbara in private?
(a) Witch.
(b) Vampire.
(c) Parasite.
(d) Dog.

14. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) She was fired.
(b) Sheba has left Richard.
(c) She and Bangs had an argument.
(d) She and Sheba have not spoken in two weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Barbara and Sheba go for Easter?

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

3. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?

4. What does Pabblem tell Barbara to do at the end of Chapter 15?

5. Why does Bangs admit to wanting to see Barbara?

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