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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Connolly come to Sheba and Richard's home?
(a) Steven needs help with his homework.
(b) Mrs. Connolly would like to thank Sheba for helping Steven with his work.
(c) Mrs. Connolly received a call from school and Steven confessed everything.
(d) Mrs. Connolly thinks that Barbara is abusing Steven.

3. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) She and Bangs had an argument.
(b) Sheba has left Richard.
(c) She and Sheba have not spoken in two weeks.
(d) She was fired.

4. What is Polly accused of doing at boarding school?
(a) Sleeping in class.
(b) Stealing.
(c) Bullying.
(d) Drinking alcohol.

5. What response does Steven give when Sheba asks him about his past romantic encounters?
(a) He has been with five other girls.
(b) He has not been with anyone else.
(c) He did not want to talk about it.
(d) He was once with someone older than Sheba.

6. What is wrong with Barbara's cat Portia in Chapter 13?
(a) She is very ill.
(b) She broke her leg.
(c) She ran away.
(d) She was stolen.

7. 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.

8. What does Barbara bring Sheba in Chapter 9 to help her fill her time?
(a) Clay.
(b) Videos.
(c) Records.
(d) Magazines.

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

10. What rumor does Barbara think that Sue is spreading at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Barbara and Sheba are having an affair.
(b) Steven and Sheba are having an affair.
(c) Barbara and Bangs are having an affair.
(d) Sheba and Bangs are having an affair.

11. Where does Mrs. Taylor say she is going in Chapter 17?
(a) Ireland.
(b) America.
(c) India.
(d) France.

12. Why is Sheba hysterical in her voice message to Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Pabblem wants to see her for a meeting.
(b) Richard has found out about the affair.
(c) Steven has been hurt in an accident.
(d) She has been fired.

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

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

15. 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) Sheba cannot leave Steven.
(c) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(d) Richard may not let Sheba go.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?

3. Why does Sheba leave Barbara after Barbara tells her about Portia?

4. What does Barbara believe is causing Polly's behavior?

5. In what way does Barbara tell Sheba she has suffered as well in Chapter 16?

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