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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Barbara about Richard when she first sees him?
(a) His age.
(b) His demeanor.
(c) His weight.
(d) His height.

2. What does Barbara tell Sheba to do about the Steven situation?
(a) Tell the headmaster.
(b) Tell Richard.
(c) Get another job.
(d) Call Steven's mother.

3. Instead of being seen as a pure villain, Barbara is concerned that Sheba is seen as what by the public?
(a) A desperate spinster.
(b) A joke.
(c) A mentally ill woman.
(d) An emotional cripple.

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

5. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Barbara gave Steven a note for Sheba.
(b) Barbara talked to Pabblem about Steven's interest in Sheba.
(c) Barbara stepped in and helped Sheba deal with a discipline problem.
(d) Barbara gave Sheba a ride home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the students call the Homework Club, as described in Chapter 2?

2. Why does the man in front of Barbara at the grocery store in Chapter 6 get so angry with her?

3. For what does Sheba actually seem to feel remorse, as told by Barbara in the foreword?

4. Why does Sheba cry when teaching her class?

5. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?

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