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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Barbara panic when Sheba tells her that Eddie and his family are returning from India soon?
(a) Eddie will take Sheba away with him.
(b) Eddie is not speaking to Sheba because of the scandal.
(c) Barbara and Eddie do not get along.
(d) They will not have a place to stay.

2. Why does Sheba not break off the relationship in Chapter 10?
(a) She is afraid of hurting Steven.
(b) She is afraid of Steven telling Richard.
(c) Barbara has threatened to tell Bangs if she breaks it off.
(d) She thought it was silly to end it over something so small.

3. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?
(a) The terms of Sheba's bail may not allow it.
(b) Richard may not let Sheba go.
(c) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(d) Sheba cannot leave Steven.

4. What does Barbara's first instinct tell her to do when she learns of the affair?
(a) Talk to Richard.
(b) Tell Steven's parents.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Tell Pabblem immediately.

5. What does the guidance counselor tell Richard and Sheba about Polly's behavior?
(a) Polly is too intelligent for regular school.
(b) It is caused by her anger at Ben.
(c) It is caused by a lack of self-esteem.
(d) She is hopeless and should be locked up.

6. What does Barbara tell Sheba initially about her conversation with Bangs?
(a) Barbara told Bangs about Sheba and Steven's relationship.
(b) Barbara suspects that Bangs knows about Sheba and Steven's relationship.
(c) Bangs is in love with Sheba.
(d) Barbara has fallen in love with Bangs.

7. What does Barbara find in Sheba's purse?
(a) A letter from Steven.
(b) Steven's phone number.
(c) Ticket stubs from a movie Sheba and Steven went to see.
(d) Photographs of Sheba and Steven.

8. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?
(a) Sue.
(b) Pabblem.
(c) Steven.
(d) Eddie.

9. How does Sheba justify Steven's moodiness when she goes to his house?
(a) He is a teenager.
(b) He has missed her over the break.
(c) He is not feeling well.
(d) He is worried about someone finding out about the affair.

10. In what way does Barbara tell Sheba she has suffered as well in Chapter 16?
(a) Barbara lost her chance with Steven.
(b) Barbara feels guilty because of Richard.
(c) Barbara lost her job because of Sheba.
(d) Barbara lost her money taking care of Sheba.

11. How is Sheba able to call Steven in Chapter 14?
(a) She has Barbara call for her.
(b) She asks to speak to Steven's mother first.
(c) She has Polly call for her.
(d) She pretends she is a friend from school.

12. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) Her mother dies.
(b) She must reveal her illness to Sheba.
(c) She must have surgery on her hip.
(d) She has to put Portia to sleep.

13. Why does Barbara consider calling Richard at the beginning of Chapter 17?
(a) Sheba is very upset.
(b) Barbara wants to check on Sheba's children.
(c) Barbara wonders if Richard has any news about Steven.
(d) Barbara misses Richard's company.

14. Why does Bangs admit to wanting to see Barbara?
(a) He wants help on his lesson plans from Barbara.
(b) He has feelings for Sheba and wants to discuss them with Barbara.
(c) He suspects Sheba is having an affair with Steven.
(d) He has a crush on Barbara.

15. Why is Barbara disappointed over the summer months?
(a) Six weeks go by before Sheba contacts her.
(b) She has not heard from Bangs all summer.
(c) Her summer school assignment is canceled.
(d) Barbara's mother cannot visit over the summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara bring Sheba in Chapter 9 to help her fill her time?

2. How does Barbara injure her hip?

3. How is Sheba feeling at the beginning of Chapter 9?

4. Why is Sheba crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?

5. What does Sheba first notice about Steven's mother's kitchen?

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