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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. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?
(a) Dark and handsome.
(b) Young and tasteful.
(c) Smart and sassy.
(d) Glowering and exotic.

2. What does Barbara suggest Sheba do with her pottery?
(a) Destroy it in the studio.
(b) Sell it to department stores.
(c) Donate it to the school.
(d) Give it to Richard as a peace offering.

3. What does Steven tell Sheba about her voice?
(a) She should sing an opera.
(b) Her voice is too scratchy for him to understand.
(c) She should have her voice box removed.
(d) She should be on television.

4. What happens between the two female students that Sheba is supervising in Chapter 2?
(a) They are caught smoking.
(b) They throw food at Sheba.
(c) They sneak out of class.
(d) They get into a fight.

5. For what does Sheba actually seem to feel remorse, as told by Barbara in the foreword?
(a) She is sorry that she did not marry the boy.
(b) She is sorry that she cannot teach anymore.
(c) She is sorry that she was found out.
(d) She is sorry that Barbara got hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Barbara up late writing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

2. Why does Barbara start to bleed at Sheba's home when she arrives for dinner?

3. Why does Barbara believe she is the most qualified to tell Sheba's story?

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

5. What do Marjorie and Dave do on Christmas Day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?

2. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

3. What changes seem to come over Sheba when she ignores Steven for a week in Chapter 5?

4. Describe Steven Connolly's appearance.

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

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

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

8. Are Sheba and Steven enjoying the 'dangerous' aspect of their affair? Do you believe that they are enjoying the possibility of being caught?

9. Why is it ironic at the end of Chapter 5 when Sheba wishes she could share her evening's adventures with her husband?

10. When Sheba describes her first physical encounter with Steven, how does she describe his scent to Barbara?

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