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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sheba hysterical in her voice message to Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) She has been fired.
(b) Richard has found out about the affair.
(c) Pabblem wants to see her for a meeting.
(d) Steven has been hurt in an accident.

2. What is Richard's profession?
(a) Professor.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Police officer.
(d) Lawyer.

3. What does Pabblem want Barbara to write about?
(a) How to increase school attendance.
(b) How to improve discipline on future field trips.
(c) How to improve test scores.
(d) How to encourage students to participate in after-school activities.

4. What is Steven serving detention for in Chapter 3?
(a) Disrespect for a teacher.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Fighting.
(d) Smoking.

5. What does Pabblem tell Barbara to do at the end of Chapter 15?
(a) She should visit with Bangs and make sure he is all right.
(b) She should go take care of Sheba.
(c) She should consider retiring.
(d) She should tutor Steven to make sure he graduates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barbara start to bleed at Sheba's home when she arrives for dinner?

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

3. Why do Sheba and Steven have problems meeting outside in early April?

4. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?

5. Where are Sheba and Barbara staying as the foreword begins?

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