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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 crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?
(a) Eddie is going to throw Barbara and Sheba out of the house.
(b) Sheba has found Barbara's manuscript.
(c) Sheba has just heard from Steven.
(d) Barbara's cat has died.

2. When Bangs confides in Barbara, he tells her that he is certain that Sheba thinks what about him?
(a) She thinks he is immature.
(b) She detests him.
(c) She thinks he is an incredible teacher.
(d) She likes him.

3. What does Barbara's first instinct tell her to do when she learns of the affair?
(a) Tell Pabblem immediately.
(b) Tell Steven's parents.
(c) Quit her job.
(d) Talk to Richard.

4. Why does Mrs. Connolly come to Sheba and Richard's home?
(a) Mrs. Connolly thinks that Barbara is abusing Steven.
(b) Mrs. Connolly would like to thank Sheba for helping Steven with his work.
(c) Mrs. Connolly received a call from school and Steven confessed everything.
(d) Steven needs help with his homework.

5. With whom does Barbara spend Guy Fawkes Day?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Pabblem.
(c) Sheba's family.
(d) Bangs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Barbara tell Sheba initially about her conversation with Bangs?

2. Why does Barbara assume that Sheba will have to take her wherever she goes?

3. What does the guidance counselor tell Richard and Sheba about Polly's behavior?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Barbara's physical condition in the beginning of Chapter 14. Why is her health suffering in this way?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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