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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 does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Barbara stepped in and helped Sheba deal with a discipline problem.
(b) Barbara gave Sheba a ride home.
(c) Barbara talked to Pabblem about Steven's interest in Sheba.
(d) Barbara gave Steven a note for Sheba.

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

3. Where does Richard insist that Sheba spend her visits with Ben?
(a) At the lawyer's office.
(b) At Barbara's flat.
(c) At the Beckwiths' home.
(d) At Richard's house.

4. After their conversation about his behavior with Jackie, what does Steven do?
(a) Helps Sheba clean her studio.
(b) Walks Sheba home.
(c) Asks Barbara for advice about Sheba.
(d) Tells Sheba that he cannot see her again.

5. Why is Steven in special needs classes?
(a) Attention deficit disorder.
(b) Dyslexia.
(c) Down's syndrome.
(d) Behavior problems.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Connelly write a letter to the "Evening Standard?"

2. How does the "Mail" describe Steven in Chapter 2?

3. How does Barbara first notice Sheba's beauty?

4. Why do Sheba and Steven have problems meeting outside in early April?

5. Why is Sheba so upset when she goes to see Ben in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What problems does Sheba associate with having married Richard so young?

6. Describe Sheba's first few weeks at St. George's. How does she interact with the students, and what sort of teacher does she appear to be?

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

8. What happens when Sheba is shopping on Oxford Street in Chapter 7? Why is this significant?

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

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

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