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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Sheba justify Steven's moodiness when she goes to his house?
(a) He has missed her over the break.
(b) He is worried about someone finding out about the affair.
(c) He is a teenager.
(d) He is not feeling well.

3. While at the Indian restaurant, what does Steven order to drink?
(a) Rum and Coke.
(b) Sparkling Water.
(c) Whiskey on the rocks.
(d) Diet Coke.

4. What does Barbara believe is causing Polly's behavior?
(a) Her character.
(b) Her anger at her father.
(c) Her ugliness.
(d) Her resentment of Ben.

5. Why is Steven unable to take Sheba's pottery class?
(a) He needs to pass algebra.
(b) He is very bad at pottery.
(c) He needs a gym credit.
(d) He has to take a special needs class.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Steven tease Sheba when she tells him not to tell anyone about the affair?

3. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?

4. Who is Jennifer Dodd?

5. What does Barbara think about the impact of the affair on Steven?

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