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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. What item of clothing does Sheba desperately need in Chapter 8?
(a) A new hat.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Trousers.
(d) A new coat.

2. Why is Barbara angry later after looking back on Sheba's initial confession?
(a) Sheba did not tell Richard the truth.
(b) Steven had already told Barbara everything.
(c) Sheba had already confessed to Sue.
(d) Sheba was not telling the whole truth to Barbara.

3. What does Samuels compare Sheba's classroom to?
(a) The Vampire Diaries.
(b) To Kill a Mockingbird.
(c) The Stupids Step Out.
(d) Lord of the Flies.

4. What reason does Steven give for not being nice to Sheba?
(a) He did not like the way she treated him in detention.
(b) He does not like her anymore.
(c) He forgot who she is.
(d) The other boys will think he is a sissy.

5. Why does Richard say he is concerned with Sheba taking Ben for visits?
(a) She told Ben lies about Richard.
(b) She took him for tea and did not tell anyone where she was going.
(c) She forgot to visit Ben when she said she would.
(d) She was late picking Ben up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Megan?

2. Why does Sheba's son attend a private school?

3. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?

4. Where are Sheba and Barbara staying as the foreword begins?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What shocking news does Sheba call Barbara with in Chapter 8, and why is Sheba so upset by this?

2. How does Sheba convince herself that she is innocent in the beginning of the affair?

3. Describe Barbara's preparations for dinner at Sheba's. How is Barbara feeling? What does she do to prepare?

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

5. Why is Barbara so disgusted when Sheba befriends Sue Hodge?

6. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

7. Why does Barbara state that she is telling Sheba's story?

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

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

10. What does Steven's note to Sheba say, and what are her thoughts about it?

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