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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 does Barbara call Richard at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) Pompous bastard.
(b) Ignorant imbecile.
(c) Arrogant fool.
(d) Selfish twit.

2. Why is Barbara up late writing at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) She had not felt well earlier and was too sick to write.
(b) She could not write earlier because she had taken Sheba and Ben to a movie.
(c) She could not write earlier because she and Sheba were fighting.
(d) She could not write earlier because she had gone to dinner with Babbs.

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

4. How does Sheba claim to feel about Richard while the affair is going on?
(a) She is angry that she is married to him.
(b) She still loves him.
(c) She feels sorry for him.
(d) She hates him for driving her to the affair.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Sheba actually seem to feel remorse, as told by Barbara in the foreword?

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

3. Why is Steven in special needs classes?

4. What promise does Barbara make to Sheba before she leaves to go home for the night?

5. What does Barbara point out as being ironic at the beginning of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 6, why does Barbara give the last Friday in March a gold star?

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

9. What does Steven's note to Sheba say, and what are her thoughts about it?

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

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