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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news do Richard and Sheba get from Polly's boarding school?
(a) She ran away.
(b) She is being expelled.
(c) She is very ill.
(d) She stole money from the principal.

3. What does Sheba's mother say about being with her children once her husband died?
(a) It is awkward and difficult.
(b) It is easier than ever.
(c) It is frightening.
(d) It is lonely.

4. What does Barbara believe is causing Polly's behavior?
(a) Her ugliness.
(b) Her resentment of Ben.
(c) Her character.
(d) Her anger at her father.

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

6. What does Sheba create a sculpture of?
(a) A small puppy.
(b) A castle on the coast.
(c) A mother and child.
(d) Barbara's profile.

7. Where does Sheba tell her family she is going when she leaves to meet Steven in Chapter 10?
(a) She is going shopping at the West End.
(b) She is going to the cafe to grab some coffee.
(c) She is going to visit Barbara.
(d) She is going to the library to pick up some art books.

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

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

10. Why does Sheba have to go to Scotland in Chapter 14?
(a) Polly ran away to her grandmother's house.
(b) Barbara has to visit family there and wants Sheba to come.
(c) Richard is ill and has been hospitalized there.
(d) Steven has gone to stay there.

11. Where does Barbara travel to during the summer?
(a) India.
(b) Austria.
(c) Spain.
(d) America.

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

13. What insult does Sheba throw at Barbara at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Steven always hated Barbara.
(b) Barbara was a horrible teacher.
(c) It is Barbara's fault they are in such a bind.
(d) Barbara isn't fit to shine Richard's shoes.

14. What does Sheba do immediately after her fight with Barbara over the manuscript?
(a) She locks herself in her room.
(b) She begs Steven to come back to her.
(c) She calls her mother.
(d) She leaves to go back to Richard's.

15. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?
(a) She calls Steven.
(b) She admits her crush on Bangs.
(c) She tries to kiss Sheba.
(d) She rubs Sheba's arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barbara think that Pabblem is calling her into his office in Chapter 15?

2. What excuse does Steven give his parents for leaving Maldon early?

3. Why is Sheba hysterical in her voice message to Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 15?

4. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?

5. Where does Richard want to purchase real estate?

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