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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barbara call Richard at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Arrogant fool.
(b) Ignorant imbecile.
(c) Selfish twit.
(d) Pompous bastard.

2. About how many times do Sheba and Steven return to Hampstead Heath?
(a) Once or twice.
(b) Never.
(c) Over a hundred.
(d) At least twenty.

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

4. Where does Sheba invite Barbara on their way home from lunch in Chapter 6?
(a) To dinner at her home on Sunday.
(b) To get dessert at the new ice cream shop.
(c) To a movie that evening.
(d) To go shopping for new shoes.

5. Where do Sheba and Steven go on one of their "proper" outings?
(a) The National Portrait Gallery.
(b) The Museum of Science.
(c) The Abbey Theater.
(d) A cricket match.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news does Sue give to Sheba and Barbara?

2. How does Sheba claim to feel about Richard while the affair is going on?

3. Why is Sheba so upset when she goes to see Ben in Chapter 8?

4. Why does Mrs. Connelly write a letter to the "Evening Standard?"

5. What does Steven's mother do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Barbara believe ultimately causes Richard and Sheba's breakup?

2. Why does Barbara think it is ironic that she is agonizing over Sheba's friendship with Sue while Sheba is considering having an affair?

3. Describe Barbara's preparations for dinner at Sheba's. How is Barbara feeling? What does she do to prepare?

4. Why does Barbara state that she is telling Sheba's story?

5. Why does Barbara feel better than the angry man at the grocery store at the end of Chapter 6?

6. When Barbara interviews Megan, what does this tell you about her growing place and influence in Sheba's life?

7. According to Barbara, what sort of students attend St. George's?

8. What does Sheba first think of Steven when he comes to see her with his sketchbooks?

9. Why is it ironic at the end of Chapter 5 when Sheba wishes she could share her evening's adventures with her husband?

10. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?

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