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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 aspect of their relationship, according to Barbara, especially fascinated the press?
(a) Sheba's continued relationship with Richard.
(b) Their outside meetings.
(c) Steven's other girlfriend.
(d) Their meetings at Steven's home.

2. What has Sheba been hired to teach at St. George's?
(a) Pottery.
(b) Creative writing.
(c) Literature.
(d) Painting.

3. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?
(a) New York.
(b) New Dehli.
(c) Dublin.
(d) Berlin.

4. Why does Mrs. Connelly write a letter to the "Evening Standard?"
(a) She wants to warn others about Steven.
(b) She wants to blame the school for not noticing the affair.
(c) She wants to blame her son for his actions.
(d) She is offended by a piece they wrote about Steven and Sheba.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the students call the Homework Club, as described in Chapter 2?

2. What does Sheba convince Steven to eat for the first time at the Indian restaurant?

3. Why is Sheba frustrated with Richard's reaction when she returns home from visiting Steven the first time?

4. What gift does Sheba find in her mailbox in Chapter 2?

5. About how many times do Sheba and Steven return to Hampstead Heath?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Pabblem wish to see Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 4?

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

3. Why do the women teachers at St. George's begin to think that Sheba is "stuck up?"

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

5. When Sheba describes her first physical encounter with Steven, how does she describe his scent to Barbara?

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

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

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

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

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

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