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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Barbara find in Sheba's purse?
(a) A letter from Steven.
(b) Photographs of Sheba and Steven.
(c) Steven's phone number.
(d) Ticket stubs from a movie Sheba and Steven went to see.

2. What reason does Steven give for not being nice to Sheba?
(a) He did not like the way she treated him in detention.
(b) He does not like her anymore.
(c) The other boys will think he is a sissy.
(d) He forgot who she is.

3. What is Polly accused of doing at boarding school?
(a) Drinking alcohol.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Bullying.
(d) Sleeping in class.

4. What do Marjorie and Dave do on Christmas Day?
(a) Attend a concert in Scotland.
(b) Visit Barbara's mother.
(c) Go to the seaside.
(d) Volunteer at a soup kitchen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What surprises Barbara about Richard when she first sees him?

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

3. What does Barbara believe is causing Polly's behavior?

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

5. Why is Barbara angry later after looking back on Sheba's initial confession?

(see the answer key)

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