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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are Sheba and Steven's encounters in Sheba's pottery studio so risky?
(a) They could get locked in the school.
(b) Steven was supposed to be home already.
(c) The school cleaners could catch them.
(d) Other students might find them.

2. Why does Sheba cry when teaching her class?
(a) The electricity goes out.
(b) A female student spits in her face.
(c) Steven calls her ugly.
(d) A student points out her sheer skirt.

3. How does Sheba feel about the gift left for her in Chapter 2?
(a) She is confused about who left it.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She is flattered.
(d) She is angry that there was only one gift.

4. Why does Sheba refuse to plead guilty in court?
(a) She did not kill anyone.
(b) She did not have an affair.
(c) She does not feel that she has done anything indecent.
(d) She is hoping that the charges will be dropped.

5. Who is waiting for Sheba outside after Homework Club in Chapter 4?
(a) Bangs.
(b) Steven.
(c) Sue.
(d) Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?

2. What does Steven do outside before Sheba leaves in Chapter 4?

3. Who is Jennifer Dodd?

4. Who is Megan?

5. What is Steven drawing when Sheba first encounters him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Steven do in Homework Club that is upsetting to Sheba?

2. Describe Barbara's overall mood throughout Chapter 4.

3. Compare and contrast Barbara's view of the affair in Chapter 7 with Sheba's view.

4. What exactly does Sheba tell Barbara about her relationship with Steven after dinner? How does Barbara respond?

5. When Barbara interviews Megan, what does this tell you about her growing place and influence in Sheba's life?

6. Why does Pabblem wish to see Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 4?

7. Why does Barbara think Sheba is first interested in getting Steven into her pottery class?

8. What reason does Barbara suspect Richard has for wanting Sheba to visit Ben at the Beckwiths' home?

9. Why do the women teachers at St. George's begin to think that Sheba is "stuck up?"

10. Why do Steven and Sheba seem to have such a difficult time figuring out places to meet?

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