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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 tell Barbara about Steven after the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night?
(a) Steven has been stalking her.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) Steven is quitting school.
(d) They are having an affair.

2. Why does Barbara consider calling Richard at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Sheba is very upset.
(b) Barbara misses Richard's company.
(c) Barbara wants to check on Sheba's children.
(d) Barbara wonders if Richard has any news about Steven.

3. What does Barbara's first instinct tell her to do when she learns of the affair?
(a) Talk to Richard.
(b) Tell Steven's parents.
(c) Tell Pabblem immediately.
(d) Quit her job.

4. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?
(a) She tries to kiss Sheba.
(b) She calls Steven.
(c) She rubs Sheba's arm.
(d) She admits her crush on Bangs.

5. Why is Barbara disappointed over the summer months?
(a) Barbara's mother cannot visit over the summer.
(b) Six weeks go by before Sheba contacts her.
(c) Her summer school assignment is canceled.
(d) She has not heard from Bangs all summer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What insult does Sheba throw at Barbara at the end of Chapter 16?

3. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?

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

5. Why does Polly refuse to eat the food that Richard has gotten her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Barbara so terrified to tell Sheba the truth about her conversation with Bangs, and what does she tell her instead?

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

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

5. Why, do you think, is Barbara's manuscript such a shock for Sheba?

6. Describe Barbara's physical condition in the beginning of Chapter 14. Why is her health suffering in this way?

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. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?

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

10. 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?

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