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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?
(a) Richard may not let Sheba go.
(b) Sheba cannot leave Steven.
(c) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(d) The terms of Sheba's bail may not allow it.

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why is Sheba so upset in December?
(a) She is worried that Pabblem knows about her affair.
(b) She feels that Steven is losing interest in her.
(c) Barbara has been ignoring her.
(d) Richard is ill.

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

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

10. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?
(a) She was with Barbara.
(b) She took Richard's car without permission.
(c) He did not know where she was or when she would return.
(d) He knew she was at Steven's.

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

12. 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) She will not eat fish.
(c) It is from McDonald's.
(d) It is cold.

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

14. 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.

15. Why does Barbara think that Pabblem is calling her into his office in Chapter 15?
(a) To discuss Steven's academic record.
(b) To speak about the Ireland trip.
(c) To talk about Sheba's teaching.
(d) To restructure the math deparment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Bangs confides in Barbara, he tells her that he is certain that Sheba thinks what about him?

3. With whom does Barbara spend Guy Fawkes Day?

4. What is Polly accused of doing at boarding school?

5. Where does Richard want to purchase real estate?

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