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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Richard insist that Sheba spend her visits with Ben?
(a) At the lawyer's office.
(b) At Richard's house.
(c) At the Beckwiths' home.
(d) At Barbara's flat.

3. Why does seeing Sheba with Sue Hodges bother Barbara in Chapter 2?
(a) Sue was a bully to the other teachers.
(b) Sue and Barbara had once been close friends but Sue had rejected Barbara.
(c) Barbara thinks Sue to be very boring and it reminded her of her lost friendship with Jennifer.
(d) Sue had been involved in many affairs at school.

4. Why is the lunch hour extended at school at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Field trip day.
(b) Graduation day.
(c) Standardized testing day.
(d) Staff portrait day.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?

2. What does Barbara suggest Sheba do with her pottery?

3. Where does Steven get the phrase "Foxy Lady" for the portrait he gives to Sheba?

4. What response does Steven give when Sheba asks him about his past romantic encounters?

5. What excuse does Steven give his parents for leaving Maldon early?

(see the answer key)

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