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

2. What is Polly accused of doing at boarding school?
(a) Sleeping in class.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Bullying.
(d) Stealing.

3. Why does Barbara panic when Sheba tells her that Eddie and his family are returning from India soon?
(a) They will not have a place to stay.
(b) Eddie is not speaking to Sheba because of the scandal.
(c) Barbara and Eddie do not get along.
(d) Eddie will take Sheba away with him.

4. Why is Sheba so upset in December?
(a) Richard is ill.
(b) She is worried that Pabblem knows about her affair.
(c) Barbara has been ignoring her.
(d) She feels that Steven is losing interest in her.

5. In what way does Barbara tell Sheba she has suffered as well in Chapter 16?
(a) Barbara lost her job because of Sheba.
(b) Barbara lost her money taking care of Sheba.
(c) Barbara lost her chance with Steven.
(d) Barbara feels guilty because of Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara find in Sheba's purse?

2. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?

3. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?

4. What does Sheba's mother say about being with her children once her husband died?

5. What part of Sheba's family does Barbara thinks provokes jealousy in Sheba?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe the dynamic of Barbara and Jennifer's past friendship.

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

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

7. 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?

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

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

10. Describe Marjorie and Dave's attitudes towards Sheba.

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