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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?
(a) The two of them.
(b) School.
(c) Bicycling.
(d) Pottery.

4. Why is Sheba crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?
(a) Sheba has found Barbara's manuscript.
(b) Barbara's cat has died.
(c) Eddie is going to throw Barbara and Sheba out of the house.
(d) Sheba has just heard from Steven.

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

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

7. Why does Barbara feel guilty at the beginning of Chapter 14?
(a) She spoke to Bangs about Sheba and Steven.
(b) She told the school's headmaster about Sheba.
(c) She stayed home from school to spend time with Sheba.
(d) She canceled plans with Sheba and Richard.

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

9. In Chapter 14, what reason does Sheba's mother give to Sheba for Polly running away?
(a) Polly is in love with Steven.
(b) Polly hates Barbara.
(c) Polly wants to be with her boyfriend.
(d) Polly suspects Sheba of having an affair.

10. 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 has to put Portia to sleep.
(d) She must have surgery on her hip.

11. What does Sheba tell Barbara about Steven after the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night?
(a) Steven has been stalking her.
(b) He wants to marry her.
(c) Steven is quitting school.
(d) They are having an affair.

12. Where do Barbara and Sheba go for Easter?
(a) To the United States to visit Barbara's cousin.
(b) To visit Eddie and his family in India.
(c) To Richard's house.
(d) To visit Barbara's sister on the seaside.

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

14. 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) Barbara has fallen in love with Bangs.
(d) Bangs is in love with Sheba.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Barbara disappointed over the summer months?

2. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?

3. What part of Sheba's family does Barbara thinks provokes jealousy in Sheba?

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

5. What does Barbara find in Sheba's purse?

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