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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. Who is Lila?
(a) Richard's new girlfriend who is helping Richard with the children.
(b) Ben's girlfriend.
(c) An old friend of Sheba's parents whose house is used as a meeting place for Ben and Sheba.
(d) Sheba's sister.

2. While at the Indian restaurant, what does Steven order to drink?
(a) Diet Coke.
(b) Rum and Coke.
(c) Sparkling Water.
(d) Whiskey on the rocks.

3. 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) Other students might find them.
(d) The school cleaners could catch them.

4. Why does seeing Sheba with Sue Hodges bother Barbara in Chapter 2?
(a) Sue had been involved in many affairs at school.
(b) Barbara thinks Sue to be very boring and it reminded her of her lost friendship with Jennifer.
(c) Sue was a bully to the other teachers.
(d) Sue and Barbara had once been close friends but Sue had rejected Barbara.

5. Where are Sheba and Barbara staying as the foreword begins?
(a) Eddie's home.
(b) Richard's cottage.
(c) Barbara's flat.
(d) Sheba's flat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affect does Sheba claim the affair is having on her marriage to Richard?

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

3. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?

4. Where does Sheba invite Barbara on their way home from lunch in Chapter 6?

5. What does Steven's father do for a living?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Barbara believe ultimately causes Richard and Sheba's breakup?

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

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

7. Why does Barbara feel better than the angry man at the grocery store at the end of Chapter 6?

8. Describe Steven Connolly's appearance.

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

10. Describe Sheba's appearance when Barbara first sees her.

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