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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. After Sheba ignores him, what does Steven's note to her say?
(a) To allow him to visit her at her studio.
(b) To change his grade or he would go to Pabblem.
(c) To meet him at Hampstead Heath.
(d) To stop calling his house.

2. Why is Steven unable to take Sheba's pottery class?
(a) He has to take a special needs class.
(b) He needs a gym credit.
(c) He is very bad at pottery.
(d) He needs to pass algebra.

3. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?
(a) A "despicable animal."
(b) A "buxom bombshell."
(c) An "irresponsible educator."
(d) A "pathetic idiot."

4. What is Sheba doing when she runs into Diana Selwood in Chapter 7?
(a) Shopping for new art supplies for Steven.
(b) Shopping for new underwear.
(c) Calling Steven.
(d) Visiting Steven's mother.

5. Why does Barbara believe she is the most qualified to tell Sheba's story?
(a) She is actually Barbara's half-sister.
(b) She believes she has been Sheba's closest confidant and has witnessed the affair first-hand.
(c) Barbara has been friends with Richard for over twenty years and knows the details of their marriage intimately.
(d) She knows Steven personally and has watched him grow up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Jennifer Dodd?

3. Why are Sheba and Steven's encounters in Sheba's pottery studio so risky?

4. Why is the lunch hour extended at school at the beginning of Chapter 6?

5. What does Sheba do to Steven when he comes to see her at her studio at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Barbara think it is ironic that she is agonizing over Sheba's friendship with Sue while Sheba is considering having an affair?

4. Why is Barbara concerned about the living situation that she and Sheba have at the beginning of the book?

5. According to Barbara, what sort of students attend St. George's?

6. What does Sheba first think of Steven when he comes to see her with his sketchbooks?

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

8. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

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

10. Why is Barbara so irritated when Sheba acts as though she were a victim in the situation?

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