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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the students call the Homework Club, as described in Chapter 2?
(a) Haitch Cee.
(b) Bookroom.
(c) Free period.
(d) Purgatory.

3. What promise does Barbara make to Sheba before she leaves to go home for the night?
(a) To not tell anyone else about Steven.
(b) To call Steven's mother right away.
(c) To tell Richard everything.
(d) To resign in the morning.

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

5. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?
(a) Dark and handsome.
(b) Young and tasteful.
(c) Glowering and exotic.
(d) Smart and sassy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Sheba encounters Steven after school in Chapter 4, what does he tell her?

2. What does Pabblem want Barbara to write about?

3. Who is Megan?

4. Who joins Sheba and Richard for Christmas?

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

(see the answer key)

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