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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Sheba's affair considered so scandalous?
(a) The boy is friends with her husband.
(b) The boy has Down's Syndrome.
(c) The boy is underage.
(d) The boy is her cousin.

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

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

4. Why do Sheba and Steven have problems meeting outside in early April?
(a) Barbara would catch them.
(b) Sheba was too busy.
(c) It was too cold.
(d) Steven lost all interest.

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

6. Why is Steven in special needs classes?
(a) Down's syndrome.
(b) Dyslexia.
(c) Attention deficit disorder.
(d) Behavior problems.

7. What reason does Richard give for wanting Sheba to meet Ben at a particular place?
(a) He does not want to see Barbara.
(b) Ben does not want to go to Sheba's.
(c) It is far away from Steven's home.
(d) It is convenient for him to drop Ben off there.

8. After Sheba ignores him, what does Steven's note to her say?
(a) To meet him at Hampstead Heath.
(b) To allow him to visit her at her studio.
(c) To stop calling his house.
(d) To change his grade or he would go to Pabblem.

9. What does Elaine Clifford tell the other teachers about Sheba's teaching?
(a) She throws things at the students.
(b) She curses at the students.
(c) She is an excellent pottery teacher.
(d) She has raised test scores in all of her classes already.

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

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

12. What does Barbara consider to be Steven and Sheba's biggest problem at the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) When to meet.
(b) How to tell Steven's mother.
(c) Where to meet.
(d) How to hide the affair from Richard.

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

14. Why does Barbara think Pabblem is being so polite to her at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Pabblem has some extra classes he wants her to teach.
(b) Pabblem must think she looks attractive.
(c) Pabblem must have had a nice weekend.
(d) She is about to be in trouble over something.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Sheba so upset when she goes to see Ben in Chapter 8?

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

3. What does Sheba convince Steven to eat for the first time at the Indian restaurant?

4. Why is Steven unable to take Sheba's pottery class?

5. Why does Mrs. Connelly write a letter to the "Evening Standard?"

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