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

2. What is Steven's father interested in?
(a) Classical opera.
(b) The American Civil War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Beatles.

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

4. Why does Barbara think Pabblem is being so polite to her at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Pabblem has some extra classes he wants her to teach.
(b) Pabblem must think she looks attractive.
(c) She is about to be in trouble over something.
(d) Pabblem must have had a nice weekend.

5. What is Steven serving detention for in Chapter 3?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Stealing.
(d) Disrespect for a teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the staff at St. George's think that Sheba is becoming a better teacher?

2. Why does Sheba cry when teaching her class?

3. Who is the narrator of the story?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What exactly does Sheba tell Barbara about her relationship with Steven after dinner? How does Barbara respond?

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

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

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

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