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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 say to Steven when she runs into him outside of the men's restroom after Sheba is arrested?
(a) She begs him to recant.
(b) She asks if he has spoken to Sheba.
(c) She calls him a profane word.
(d) She thanks him for his honesty.

2. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?
(a) She admits her crush on Bangs.
(b) She calls Steven.
(c) She rubs Sheba's arm.
(d) She tries to kiss Sheba.

3. Why is Sheba irritated with Steven at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) He told his father about the affair.
(b) He left without saying goodbye.
(c) He said something vulgar to her.
(d) He said something nasty about Barbara.

4. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?
(a) Sheba has been seriously ill.
(b) Sheba cannot leave Steven.
(c) The terms of Sheba's bail may not allow it.
(d) Richard may not let Sheba go.

5. What does Sheba do when she returns home from picking up Polly at Brighton?
(a) She cries in her room.
(b) She goes to Barbara's house.
(c) She pages Steven.
(d) She hits Polly.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Sheba feeling at the beginning of Chapter 9?

2. In Chapter 10, in what way does Barbara acknowledge her friendship with Sheba as being different than her past relationships?

3. How does Sheba justify Steven's moodiness when she goes to his house?

4. Why does Barbara panic when Sheba tells her that Eddie and his family are returning from India soon?

5. How is Sheba able to call Steven in Chapter 14?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why is Barbara so terrified to tell Sheba the truth about her conversation with Bangs, and what does she tell her instead?

3. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. Why, do you think, is Barbara's manuscript such a shock for Sheba?

5. Why are Sheba's remarks about Richard's feelings towards Barbara so hurtful?

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

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

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

9. In what way does Barbara believe her relationship to Sheba is similar to a marriage?

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

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