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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 name does Sheba reveal that Richard called Barbara in private?
(a) Parasite.
(b) Witch.
(c) Vampire.
(d) Dog.

2. Who does Barbara see Sheba talking to at the fireworks?
(a) Pabblem.
(b) Sue.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Steven.

3. In Chapter 10, in what way does Barbara acknowledge her friendship with Sheba as being different than her past relationships?
(a) Barbara feels that Sheba is needier than her past friends.
(b) Barbara cannot control Sheba and dominate the friendship.
(c) Sheba is in love with Barbara.
(d) Sheba is reluctant to call her.

4. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?
(a) She and Bangs had an argument.
(b) Sheba has left Richard.
(c) She was fired.
(d) She and Sheba have not spoken in two weeks.

5. What does Sheba tell Barbara that her shared interest with Steven is?
(a) Pottery.
(b) The two of them.
(c) Bicycling.
(d) School.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barbara feel guilty at the beginning of Chapter 14?

2. Why does Sheba leave Barbara after Barbara tells her about Portia?

3. What does Barbara ask Mrs. Taylor after Mrs. Taylor tells her she is leaving?

4. Why is Barbara concerned that Sheba may not be able to travel far?

5. What tragedy does Barbara have to face at the end of Chapter 13?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the incident at the restaurant on the way home from picking Polly up from Brighton.

8. Why does Barbara feel that she cannot yet truly count on Sheba as a friend in Chapter 10?

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

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

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