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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 first notice about Steven's mother's kitchen?
(a) The emptiness.
(b) The cleanliness.
(c) The lack of decor.
(d) The dirtiness.

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

3. With whom does Barbara spend Guy Fawkes Day?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Bangs.
(c) Sheba's family.
(d) Pabblem.

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

5. Why does Sheba not break off the relationship in Chapter 10?
(a) Barbara has threatened to tell Bangs if she breaks it off.
(b) She is afraid of Steven telling Richard.
(c) She is afraid of hurting Steven.
(d) She thought it was silly to end it over something so small.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?

2. Why is Sheba crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?

3. What does Sheba do when she returns home from picking up Polly at Brighton?

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

5. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what way does Barbara believe her relationship to Sheba is similar to a marriage?

2. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?

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

4. 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?

5. Why is Barbara so excited about going to lunch with Bangs?

6. Sheba locks herself in her room for forty-eight hours after finding Barbara's manuscript. Why do you think Sheba feels so betrayed?

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

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

9. Why is Barbara so upset with Sheba at the end of Chapter 12 when Sheba leaves to go see Steven?

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?

(see the answer keys)

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