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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Barbara think would have prevented Sheba's relationship with Steven?
2. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?
3. Why do Sheba and Steven have problems meeting outside in early April?
4. Where does Sheba invite Barbara on their way home from lunch in Chapter 6?
5. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?
2. When Sheba describes her first physical encounter with Steven, how does she describe his scent to Barbara?
3. What exactly does Sheba tell Barbara about her relationship with Steven after dinner? How does Barbara respond?
4. Compare and contrast Barbara's view of the affair in Chapter 7 with Sheba's view.
5. Why does Barbara state that she is telling Sheba's story?
6. Describe Barbara's preparations for dinner at Sheba's. How is Barbara feeling? What does she do to prepare?
7. What difficulties does Sheba have when she first begins teaching?
8. How does Sheba convince herself that she is innocent in the beginning of the affair?
9. What reason does Barbara suspect Richard has for wanting Sheba to visit Ben at the Beckwiths' home?
10. Why is Barbara so disgusted when Sheba befriends Sue Hodge?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In Chapter 9, Barbara compares her relationship with Sheba to a marriage. In a detailed essay, analyze the reasons why Barbara feels this way. How is their relationship similar to a marriage? In what ways do Sheba and Barbara interact as spouses do?
Essay Topic 2
Write a compare/contrast essay analyzing Sheba and Barbara. How are they both similar? What are their major differences?
Essay Topic 3
Barbara seems to view Steven as an antagonist in her manuscript. Do you believe her depiction of Steven Connelly is accurate? What is her motivation for painting his character the way she does? What evidence does she cite to support her claims against him?
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