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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Barbara think that Pabblem is calling her into his office in Chapter 15?
(a) To discuss Steven's academic record.
(b) To talk about Sheba's teaching.
(c) To restructure the math deparment.
(d) To speak about the Ireland trip.

2. What rumor does Barbara think that Sue is spreading at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Barbara and Sheba are having an affair.
(b) Steven and Sheba are having an affair.
(c) Sheba and Bangs are having an affair.
(d) Barbara and Bangs are having an affair.

3. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?
(a) Sheba cannot leave Steven.
(b) Richard may not let Sheba go.
(c) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(d) The terms of Sheba's bail may not allow it.

4. Where does Sheba tell her family she is going when she leaves to meet Steven in Chapter 10?
(a) She is going to the library to pick up some art books.
(b) She is going to the cafe to grab some coffee.
(c) She is going to visit Barbara.
(d) She is going shopping at the West End.

5. What does Sheba's mother say about being with her children once her husband died?
(a) It is easier than ever.
(b) It is lonely.
(c) It is frightening.
(d) It is awkward and difficult.

6. What does Barbara say to Steven when she runs into him outside of the men's restroom after Sheba is arrested?
(a) She asks if he has spoken to Sheba.
(b) She calls him a profane word.
(c) She thanks him for his honesty.
(d) She begs him to recant.

7. What response does Steven give when Sheba asks him about his past romantic encounters?
(a) He has not been with anyone else.
(b) He was once with someone older than Sheba.
(c) He has been with five other girls.
(d) He did not want to talk about it.

8. What does Sheba create a sculpture of?
(a) Barbara's profile.
(b) A small puppy.
(c) A castle on the coast.
(d) A mother and child.

9. What news do Richard and Sheba get from Polly's boarding school?
(a) She is being expelled.
(b) She is very ill.
(c) She ran away.
(d) She stole money from the principal.

10. Where does Richard want to purchase real estate?
(a) The East End.
(b) The West Side.
(c) The Northern Circle.
(d) The Southern Valley.

11. How does Sheba justify Steven's moodiness when she goes to his house?
(a) He has missed her over the break.
(b) He is worried about someone finding out about the affair.
(c) He is a teenager.
(d) He is not feeling well.

12. Why does Barbara panic when Sheba tells her that Eddie and his family are returning from India soon?
(a) Barbara and Eddie do not get along.
(b) Eddie is not speaking to Sheba because of the scandal.
(c) Eddie will take Sheba away with him.
(d) They will not have a place to stay.

13. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?
(a) Sheba needs Barbara to pay her legal bills.
(b) Barbara has been helping Sheba write her manuscript.
(c) Barbara feels that Sheba is unable to care for herself.
(d) Barbara has been communicating with Richard for Sheba.

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

15. What part of Sheba's family does Barbara thinks provokes jealousy in Sheba?
(a) Polly's youth and beauty.
(b) Ben's love for Barbara.
(c) The attention Ben receives.
(d) Richard's love of his children.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sheba do immediately after her fight with Barbara over the manuscript?

3. In Chapter 10, in what way does Barbara acknowledge her friendship with Sheba as being different than her past relationships?

4. Why does Sheba not break off the relationship in Chapter 10?

5. Why does Sheba leave Barbara after Barbara tells her about Portia?

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