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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sheba frustrated with Richard's reaction when she returns home from visiting Steven the first time?
(a) He and Barbara had an argument over where Sheba was that evening.
(b) He is angry because Ben was up too late.
(c) He forgot to take out the trash.
(d) He does not seem to notice anything unusual.

2. Why are Sheba and Steven's encounters in Sheba's pottery studio so risky?
(a) They could get locked in the school.
(b) Other students might find them.
(c) Steven was supposed to be home already.
(d) The school cleaners could catch them.

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

4. How long have Barbara and Sheba known each other at the end of the foreword?
(a) Six years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Eighteen months.
(d) Two and a half years.

5. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?
(a) Glowering and exotic.
(b) Dark and handsome.
(c) Smart and sassy.
(d) Young and tasteful.

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

7. Where are Sheba and Barbara staying as the foreword begins?
(a) Sheba's flat.
(b) Eddie's home.
(c) Richard's cottage.
(d) Barbara's flat.

8. For what is Sheba's father famous?
(a) Fiction writing.
(b) Fashion design.
(c) Economics.
(d) Pottery.

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

10. How do Barbara and Sheba know each other?
(a) They worked at the same law firm.
(b) They were both teachers together.
(c) Barbara moved in next door to Sheba.
(d) Barbara was Sheba's math instructor.

11. Where does Richard insist that Sheba spend her visits with Ben?
(a) At Richard's house.
(b) At the lawyer's office.
(c) At Barbara's flat.
(d) At the Beckwiths' home.

12. How does Barbara first meet Sheba?
(a) At "Parent/Teacher Night."
(b) Through Steven's parents.
(c) During Mawson's "Meet and Greet."
(d) Through Sue Hodge.

13. What affect does Sheba claim the affair is having on her marriage to Richard?
(a) Richard is suspicious.
(b) It is making her more affectionate towards him.
(c) She is angry that he isn't younger.
(d) Richard has been jealous.

14. How does Steven tease Sheba when she tells him not to tell anyone about the affair?
(a) There is no affair to talk about.
(b) He has already told Pabblem.
(c) He already called Barbara with the news.
(d) He says he has told no one except his friends.

15. What is written on the gift left for Sheba in Chapter 2?
(a) Beautiful girl.
(b) Great helper.
(c) Mean teacher.
(d) Foxy lady.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Samuels compare Sheba's classroom to?

3. Who is Lila?

4. What news does Sue give to Sheba and Barbara?

5. Why does Sheba refuse to plead guilty in court?

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