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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. How is Sheba able to call Steven in Chapter 14?
(a) She has Barbara call for her.
(b) She asks to speak to Steven's mother first.
(c) She pretends she is a friend from school.
(d) She has Polly call for her.

2. Why is Sheba irritated with Steven at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) He told his father about the affair.
(b) He said something vulgar to her.
(c) He said something nasty about Barbara.
(d) He left without saying goodbye.

3. In what way does Barbara tell Sheba she has suffered as well in Chapter 16?
(a) Barbara lost her job because of Sheba.
(b) Barbara lost her money taking care of Sheba.
(c) Barbara lost her chance with Steven.
(d) Barbara feels guilty because of Richard.

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

5. What does Pabblem tell Barbara to do at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) She should visit with Bangs and make sure he is all right.
(b) She should tutor Steven to make sure he graduates.
(c) She should consider retiring.
(d) She should go take care of Sheba.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?

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

4. What does Sheba's mother say about being with her children once her husband died?

5. Where does Steven get the phrase "Foxy Lady" for the portrait he gives to Sheba?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Barbara believe her relationship to Sheba is similar to a marriage?

2. Why does Barbara feel that she cannot yet truly count on Sheba as a friend in Chapter 10?

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

8. What advice does Barbara give to Sheba when Sheba is hysterical over being called into Pabblem's office at the beginning of Chapter 15? Why does she give this advice?

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

10. Describe Marjorie and Dave's attitudes towards Sheba.

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