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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What part of Sheba's family does Barbara thinks provokes jealousy in Sheba?
(a) Polly's youth and beauty.
(b) The attention Ben receives.
(c) Ben's love for Barbara.
(d) Richard's love of his children.

2. Why does Polly refuse to eat the food that Richard has gotten her?
(a) She is angry at Richard and won't eat at all.
(b) It is from McDonald's.
(c) She will not eat fish.
(d) It is cold.

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 frightening.
(c) It is easier than ever.
(d) It is lonely.

4. 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.

5. What does Barbara ask Mrs. Taylor after Mrs. Taylor tells her she is leaving?
(a) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to check in on Richard.
(b) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to take Sheba with her.
(c) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to come to visit Sheba instead.
(d) Barbara asks to stay in Mrs. Taylor's house.

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

7. Why is Sheba irritated with Steven at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) He said something nasty about Barbara.
(b) He told his father about the affair.
(c) He left without saying goodbye.
(d) He said something vulgar to her.

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

9. Where does Steven get the phrase "Foxy Lady" for the portrait he gives to Sheba?
(a) From a poster in his room.
(b) From a magazine his father bought him.
(c) From his friends at school.
(d) From a movie he saw with his neighbor.

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

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

12. What name does Sheba reveal that Richard called Barbara in private?
(a) Parasite.
(b) Witch.
(c) Dog.
(d) Vampire.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Richard want to purchase real estate?

2. What does Pabblem tell Barbara to do at the end of Chapter 15?

3. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?

4. Why does Sheba have to go to Scotland in Chapter 14?

5. What does Sheba create a sculpture of?

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