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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Sheba tell Richard she is going when she leaves to see Steven in Chapter 5?
(a) To see her old school friend Caitlin.
(b) To have dinner with Barbara.
(c) To take Ben to the movies.
(d) To work at the Homework Club.

3. How does Barbara first notice Sheba's beauty?
(a) By watching Sheba brush her hair.
(b) By listening to what Bangs was saying about Sheba.
(c) By watching Bill interact with Sheba.
(d) By seeing the male students follow Sheba.

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

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

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

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

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

9. 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 says he has told no one except his friends.
(d) He already called Barbara with the news.

10. Why does Barbara believe she is the most qualified to tell Sheba's story?
(a) She is actually Barbara's half-sister.
(b) She knows Steven personally and has watched him grow up.
(c) Barbara has been friends with Richard for over twenty years and knows the details of their marriage intimately.
(d) She believes she has been Sheba's closest confidant and has witnessed the affair first-hand.

11. What does Barbara point out as being ironic at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Steven's interest in pottery because Sheba was a pottery teacher.
(b) Barbara's affair with Sheba when Sheba was actually pursuing Steven.
(c) Sheba's involvement with a minor when Barbara was so concerned about Sheba's friendship with Sue.
(d) Steven's relationship with a student while Sheba was pursuing him.

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

13. What reason does Steven give for first coming to see Sheba after school in Chapter 3?
(a) He has offered to help clean her studio.
(b) He needs help with his math homework.
(c) He has several drawings he wants to show her.
(d) He needs a ride home from school.

14. 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.

15. Who is waiting for Sheba outside after Homework Club in Chapter 4?
(a) Bangs.
(b) Steven.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Sue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sheba do to Steven when he comes to see her at her studio at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. Who is Jennifer Dodd?

3. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

4. When Sheba encounters Steven after school in Chapter 4, what does he tell her?

5. What is written on the gift left for Sheba in Chapter 2?

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