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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What description of Sheba swims into Barbara's mind at the beginning of Chapter 1?
(a) Plain.
(b) Old-fashioned.
(c) Fey person.
(d) Shabby.

2. Why does Sheba refuse to plead guilty in court?
(a) She did not kill anyone.
(b) She did not have an affair.
(c) She is hoping that the charges will be dropped.
(d) She does not feel that she has done anything indecent.

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

4. Why does Barbara give the last Friday of March a gold star?
(a) She has finally told Richard about the affair.
(b) She believes it to be a turning point in her friendship with Sheba.
(c) Sheba and Steven have finally confessed their love for one another.
(d) Barbara receives a promotion at work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is written on the gift left for Sheba in Chapter 2?

2. What does Barbara point out as being ironic at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. Who is waiting for Sheba outside after Homework Club in Chapter 4?

4. What does Elaine Clifford tell the other teachers about Sheba's teaching?

5. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?

(see the answer key)

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