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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Sheba actually seem to feel remorse, as told by Barbara in the foreword?
(a) She is sorry that she did not marry the boy.
(b) She is sorry that she cannot teach anymore.
(c) She is sorry that Barbara got hurt.
(d) She is sorry that she was found out.

2. Where do Sheba and Steven begin their physical relationship?
(a) At Steven's house, on the floor beside the bed.
(b) At school, in the courtyard under the oak tree.
(c) In her pottery studio, behind the kiln.
(d) At Barbara's house, on her porch.

3. Why does Barbara think Pabblem is being so polite to her at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) She is about to be in trouble over something.
(b) Pabblem must have had a nice weekend.
(c) Pabblem must think she looks attractive.
(d) Pabblem has some extra classes he wants her to teach.

4. Why does Sheba refuse to plead guilty in court?
(a) She is hoping that the charges will be dropped.
(b) She does not feel that she has done anything indecent.
(c) She did not kill anyone.
(d) She did not have an affair.

5. What does Barbara suggest Sheba do with her pottery?
(a) Sell it to department stores.
(b) Destroy it in the studio.
(c) Donate it to the school.
(d) Give it to Richard as a peace offering.

6. After Sheba ignores him, what does Steven's note to her say?
(a) To change his grade or he would go to Pabblem.
(b) To allow him to visit her at her studio.
(c) To stop calling his house.
(d) To meet him at Hampstead Heath.

7. Where is Sheba teaching?
(a) St. Augustine's.
(b) St. Xavier's.
(c) St. George's.
(d) St. Matthew's.

8. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Barbara talked to Pabblem about Steven's interest in Sheba.
(b) Barbara gave Steven a note for Sheba.
(c) Barbara stepped in and helped Sheba deal with a discipline problem.
(d) Barbara gave Sheba a ride home.

9. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?
(a) An "irresponsible educator."
(b) A "pathetic idiot."
(c) A "buxom bombshell."
(d) A "despicable animal."

10. How does Steven tease Sheba when she tells him not to tell anyone about the affair?
(a) He has already told Pabblem.
(b) There is no affair to talk about.
(c) He already called Barbara with the news.
(d) He says he has told no one except his friends.

11. What gift does Sheba find in her mailbox in Chapter 2?
(a) A drawing.
(b) A magazine.
(c) A CD.
(d) A necklace.

12. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?
(a) He tried to kiss her and has a crush.
(b) He has followed her home and fought with Richard.
(c) He is angry and disruptive in class.
(d) He is needy and his parents are abusive.

13. What does Samuels compare Sheba's classroom to?
(a) Lord of the Flies.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) The Vampire Diaries.
(d) The Stupids Step Out.

14. Who joins Sheba and Richard for Christmas?
(a) Steven's family.
(b) Sheba's mother.
(c) Pabblem.
(d) Richard's ex-wife and two daughters.

15. When Sheba encounters Steven after school in Chapter 4, what does he tell her?
(a) That he is going to take her class.
(b) That he has more sketches for her to look at.
(c) That he cannot see her anymore.
(d) That he really likes her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sheba so upset when she goes to see Ben in Chapter 8?

2. Where are Sheba and Barbara staying as the foreword begins?

3. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

4. Who is Jennifer Dodd?

5. Why is Steven in special needs classes?

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