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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 seeing Sheba with Sue Hodges bother Barbara in Chapter 2?
(a) Barbara thinks Sue to be very boring and it reminded her of her lost friendship with Jennifer.
(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) Sue was a bully to the other teachers.

2. What does Sheba initially tell Barbara about Steven?
(a) He is angry and disruptive in class.
(b) He tried to kiss her and has a crush.
(c) He has followed her home and fought with Richard.
(d) He is needy and his parents are abusive.

3. What does Steven's mother do for a living?
(a) She is a doctor.
(b) She is a nurse.
(c) She is a cab driver.
(d) She is a teacher.

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

5. What reason does Richard give for wanting Sheba to meet Ben at a particular place?
(a) It is convenient for him to drop Ben off there.
(b) It is far away from Steven's home.
(c) Ben does not want to go to Sheba's.
(d) He does not want to see Barbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between the two female students that Sheba is supervising in Chapter 2?

2. What is Sheba doing when she runs into Diana Selwood in Chapter 7?

3. How does the "Daily Mirror" describe Sheba in the foreword?

4. What does Sheba do to Steven when he comes to see her at her studio at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. In the foreword, where does Barbara say that Eddie and his family are currently staying?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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