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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Connelly write a letter to the "Evening Standard?"
(a) She wants to warn others about Steven.
(b) She wants to blame the school for not noticing the affair.
(c) She wants to blame her son for his actions.
(d) She is offended by a piece they wrote about Steven and Sheba.

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

3. What is written on the gift left for Sheba in Chapter 2?
(a) Beautiful girl.
(b) Mean teacher.
(c) Foxy lady.
(d) Great helper.

4. Where does Sheba invite Barbara on their way home from lunch in Chapter 6?
(a) To go shopping for new shoes.
(b) To get dessert at the new ice cream shop.
(c) To dinner at her home on Sunday.
(d) To a movie that evening.

5. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?
(a) Dublin.
(b) New Dehli.
(c) New York.
(d) Berlin.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

2. Who joins Sheba and Richard for Christmas?

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

4. What is Sheba's name short for?

5. Who is the narrator of the story?

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