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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does one of the boys call Sheba when they are play fighting after detention?
(a) Fat slob.
(b) Silly cow.
(c) Ugly goose.
(d) Skinny ant.

2. What item of clothing does Sheba desperately need in Chapter 8?
(a) A new coat.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Trousers.
(d) A new hat.

3. What does Barbara think about the impact of the affair on Steven?
(a) Steven is angry and bitter towards women.
(b) Steven is emotionally scarred and will need therapy.
(c) Steven had a good time and is fine.
(d) Steven is still in love with Sheba.

4. During the foreword, what does Barbara say that she believes most led to Sheba and Richard's break-up?
(a) The media.
(b) The affair.
(c) The money difficulties.
(d) The children.

5. Why does the staff at St. George's think that Sheba is becoming a better teacher?
(a) Several of her students have won scholarships.
(b) She has become more friendly with Pabblem.
(c) She is running Homework Club and volunteering to tutor before school.
(d) She is dressing more conservatively and has better control over her students.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Barbara give for not finishing Pabblem's report?

2. Why is Polly not participating in Sheba and Ben's visits?

3. What is Sheba's name short for?

4. What does Barbara wish to speak to Sheba about at the end of Chapter 1?

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

(see the answer key)

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