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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

4. In Chapter 10, in what way does Barbara acknowledge her friendship with Sheba as being different than her past relationships?
(a) Barbara cannot control Sheba and dominate the friendship.
(b) Sheba is reluctant to call her.
(c) Sheba is in love with Barbara.
(d) Barbara feels that Sheba is needier than her past friends.

5. What does Sheba do when she returns home from picking up Polly at Brighton?
(a) She hits Polly.
(b) She cries in her room.
(c) She goes to Barbara's house.
(d) She pages Steven.

6. What excuse does Steven give his parents for leaving Maldon early?
(a) He was not feeling well.
(b) He had a soccer match.
(c) He had forgotten his books at home.
(d) His friend was sick.

7. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?
(a) Barbara has been communicating with Richard for Sheba.
(b) Sheba needs Barbara to pay her legal bills.
(c) Barbara has been helping Sheba write her manuscript.
(d) Barbara feels that Sheba is unable to care for herself.

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

9. Why does Sheba leave Barbara after Barbara tells her about Portia?
(a) Sheba is ill.
(b) Richard is at the hospital.
(c) Polly is stranded and needs a ride.
(d) Sheba has to go meet Steven.

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

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

12. 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 the cafe to grab some coffee.
(c) She is going to visit Barbara.
(d) She is going shopping at the West End.

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

14. What does Sheba first accuse Barbara of doing when she finds the manuscript?
(a) Telling Richard about Steven's love for Sheba.
(b) Secretly hiding Steven's letters from Sheba.
(c) Telling Steven to leave Sheba.
(d) Telling Bangs about the affair.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?

3. What does Sheba tell Barbara about Steven after the fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night?

4. What does Sheba create a sculpture of?

5. What does Barbara's first instinct tell her to do when she learns of the affair?

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