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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Barbara in Chapter 2, where does Sheba first encounter Steven?
(a) Library.
(b) Lunch duty.
(c) Homework Club.
(d) Art class.

2. How does Sheba feel about the gift left for her in Chapter 2?
(a) She is angry that there was only one gift.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She is flattered.
(d) She is confused about who left it.

3. What aspect of their relationship, according to Barbara, especially fascinated the press?
(a) Their outside meetings.
(b) Sheba's continued relationship with Richard.
(c) Their meetings at Steven's home.
(d) Steven's other girlfriend.

4. What promise does Barbara make to Sheba before she leaves to go home for the night?
(a) To not tell anyone else about Steven.
(b) To tell Richard everything.
(c) To resign in the morning.
(d) To call Steven's mother right away.

5. Why is Polly not participating in Sheba and Ben's visits?
(a) Richard will not allow it.
(b) She does not want to see Sheba.
(c) Polly has run away again.
(d) She does not want to see Ben.

6. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Sheba and her family.
(c) Bangs.
(d) Her sister and brother-in-law.

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

8. What does Steven compare Sheba to when she wears makeup to their visit?
(a) A zombie.
(b) A clown.
(c) A model.
(d) An older beauty queen.

9. About how many times do Sheba and Steven return to Hampstead Heath?
(a) Over a hundred.
(b) Once or twice.
(c) Never.
(d) At least twenty.

10. What has Sheba been hired to teach at St. George's?
(a) Painting.
(b) Literature.
(c) Creative writing.
(d) Pottery.

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

12. From where is Sheba getting her money now that she is no longer working?
(a) From Richard.
(b) The Taylor family trust.
(c) From the settlement from Richard's lawsuit.
(d) From her retirement.

13. What does Barbara call Richard at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Selfish twit.
(b) Ignorant imbecile.
(c) Arrogant fool.
(d) Pompous bastard.

14. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?
(a) He is needy and his parents are abusive.
(b) He tried to kiss her and has a crush.
(c) He is angry and disruptive in class.
(d) He has followed her home and fought with Richard.

15. Why does Barbara start to bleed at Sheba's home when she arrives for dinner?
(a) Portia had scratched her arm before she left.
(b) Her new sandals are chafing at her ankles.
(c) She scraped her knee under the table.
(d) She fell on her way to Sheba's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Richard's profession?

2. Why does the staff at St. George's think that Sheba is becoming a better teacher?

3. What is Steven drawing when Sheba first encounters him?

4. Instead of being seen as a pure villain, Barbara is concerned that Sheba is seen as what by the public?

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

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