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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 is Sheba hysterical in her voice message to Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Richard has found out about the affair.
(b) Steven has been hurt in an accident.
(c) She has been fired.
(d) Pabblem wants to see her for a meeting.

2. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?
(a) Barbara has been helping Sheba write her manuscript.
(b) Barbara has been communicating with Richard for Sheba.
(c) Sheba needs Barbara to pay her legal bills.
(d) Barbara feels that Sheba is unable to care for herself.

3. Where does Steven get the phrase "Foxy Lady" for the portrait he gives to Sheba?
(a) From a magazine his father bought him.
(b) From his friends at school.
(c) From a movie he saw with his neighbor.
(d) From a poster in his room.

4. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?
(a) She must have surgery on her hip.
(b) She has to put Portia to sleep.
(c) She must reveal her illness to Sheba.
(d) Her mother dies.

5. What does the guidance counselor tell Richard and Sheba about Polly's behavior?
(a) It is caused by her anger at Ben.
(b) Polly is too intelligent for regular school.
(c) She is hopeless and should be locked up.
(d) It is caused by a lack of self-esteem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Pabblem want to see Sheba in Chapter 15?

2. Why does Sheba have to go to Scotland in Chapter 14?

3. What name does Sheba reveal that Richard called Barbara in private?

4. Why is Barbara disappointed over the summer months?

5. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the confrontation between Sheba, Richard, and Mrs. Connelly in Chapter 15.

2. What does Polly's guidance counselor say is the cause of her behavior, and how does Barbara feel about that diagnosis?

3. What is the significance for Barbara of seeing Sheba and Steven at the fireworks talking to each other?

4. What advice does Barbara give to Sheba when Sheba is hysterical over being called into Pabblem's office at the beginning of Chapter 15? Why does she give this advice?

5. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?

6. Sheba locks herself in her room for forty-eight hours after finding Barbara's manuscript. Why do you think Sheba feels so betrayed?

7. Why is Barbara so upset with Sheba at the end of Chapter 12 when Sheba leaves to go see Steven?

8. What lesson does Sheba relate to Barbara that she learned from her mother about parenting?

9. Why is Barbara so excited about going to lunch with Bangs?

10. Describe the mood when Sheba goes to Steven's house.

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