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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 insult does Sheba throw at Barbara at the end of Chapter 16?
(a) Steven always hated Barbara.
(b) It is Barbara's fault they are in such a bind.
(c) Barbara isn't fit to shine Richard's shoes.
(d) Barbara was a horrible teacher.

2. Why does Sheba not break off the relationship in Chapter 10?
(a) She thought it was silly to end it over something so small.
(b) She is afraid of Steven telling Richard.
(c) She is afraid of hurting Steven.
(d) Barbara has threatened to tell Bangs if she breaks it off.

3. Why does Bangs admit to wanting to see Barbara?
(a) He has a crush on Barbara.
(b) He suspects Sheba is having an affair with Steven.
(c) He has feelings for Sheba and wants to discuss them with Barbara.
(d) He wants help on his lesson plans from Barbara.

4. How does Barbara injure her hip?
(a) She is kicked in the hip by Steven.
(b) She is hit by a car outside of Sheba's house.
(c) She hits it against Sheba's pottery wheel.
(d) She falls down Sheba's steps.

5. What does Barbara ask Mrs. Taylor after Mrs. Taylor tells her she is leaving?
(a) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to come to visit Sheba instead.
(b) Barbara asks to stay in Mrs. Taylor's house.
(c) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to take Sheba with her.
(d) Barbara asks Mrs. Taylor to check in on Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Barbara and Sheba go for Easter?

2. Where does Sheba tell her family she is going when she leaves to meet Steven in Chapter 10?

3. Why is Barbara disappointed over the summer months?

4. What rumor does Barbara think that Sue is spreading at the beginning of Chapter 10?

5. What does Sheba do immediately after her fight with Barbara over the manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

1. After Barbara makes plans for Sheba and herself to stay at Sheba's mother's home, Barbara expresses some concern that Sheba may not allow her to travel with her. Barbara, however, tells herself that Sheba 'needs' her. Why does Barbara think Sheba needs her? What does this tell you about Barbara's character?

2. Why does Barbara not tell Sheba that Sue is spreading rumors about the two of them?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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