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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 excuse does Barbara give for not finishing Pabblem's report?
(a) Her cat's death.
(b) A family problem.
(c) Her car broke down.
(d) She forgot her notes at school.

2. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?
(a) He has followed her home and fought with Richard.
(b) He is needy and his parents are abusive.
(c) He is angry and disruptive in class.
(d) He tried to kiss her and has a crush.

3. What has Sheba been hired to teach at St. George's?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Painting.
(c) Creative writing.
(d) Literature.

4. What gift does Sheba find in her mailbox in Chapter 2?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A magazine.
(c) A CD.
(d) A drawing.

5. What is Steven serving detention for in Chapter 3?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Disrespect for a teacher.
(d) Smoking.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of being seen as a pure villain, Barbara is concerned that Sheba is seen as what by the public?

2. Who joins Sheba and Richard for Christmas?

3. What is Richard's profession?

4. Why is Polly not participating in Sheba and Ben's visits?

5. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Sheba describes her first physical encounter with Steven, how does she describe his scent to Barbara?

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

4. What changes seem to come over Sheba when she ignores Steven for a week in Chapter 5?

5. What happens when Sheba is shopping on Oxford Street in Chapter 7? Why is this significant?

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

7. What shocking news does Sheba call Barbara with in Chapter 8, and why is Sheba so upset by this?

8. How does Sheba convince herself that she is innocent in the beginning of the affair?

9. Describe Sheba's appearance when Barbara first sees her.

10. What problems does Sheba associate with having married Richard so young?

(see the answer keys)

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