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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 Sheba create a sculpture of?
(a) Barbara's profile.
(b) A castle on the coast.
(c) A small puppy.
(d) A mother and child.

2. In Chapter 14, what reason does Sheba's mother give to Sheba for Polly running away?
(a) Polly is in love with Steven.
(b) Polly hates Barbara.
(c) Polly suspects Sheba of having an affair.
(d) Polly wants to be with her boyfriend.

3. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) She was with Barbara.
(b) She took Richard's car without permission.
(c) He did not know where she was or when she would return.
(d) He knew she was at Steven's.

4. Why is Sheba hysterical in her voice message to Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) She has been fired.
(b) Richard has found out about the affair.
(c) Steven has been hurt in an accident.
(d) Pabblem wants to see her for a meeting.

5. With whom does Barbara spend Guy Fawkes Day?
(a) Sheba's family.
(b) Pabblem.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Bangs.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Bangs confides in Barbara, he tells her that he is certain that Sheba thinks what about him?

2. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?

3. Why is Sheba irritated with Steven at the end of Chapter 10?

4. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?

5. What does Barbara's first instinct tell her to do when she learns of the affair?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?

2. Why are Sheba's remarks about Richard's feelings towards Barbara so hurtful?

3. Describe the dynamic of Barbara and Jennifer's past friendship.

4. Describe the confrontation between Sheba, Richard, and Mrs. Connelly in Chapter 15.

5. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?

6. Describe the mood when Sheba goes to Steven's house.

7. Sheba locks herself in her room for forty-eight hours after finding Barbara's manuscript. Why do you think Sheba feels so betrayed?

8. What lesson does Sheba relate to Barbara that she learned from her mother about parenting?

9. Why is Barbara so upset with Sheba at the end of Chapter 12 when Sheba leaves to go see Steven?

10. After Barbara makes plans for Sheba and herself to stay at Sheba's mother's home, Barbara expresses some concern that Sheba may not allow her to travel with her. Barbara, however, tells herself that Sheba 'needs' her. Why does Barbara think Sheba needs her? What does this tell you about Barbara's character?

(see the answer keys)

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