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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 disappointed over the summer months?
(a) Six weeks go by before Sheba contacts her.
(b) Barbara's mother cannot visit over the summer.
(c) She has not heard from Bangs all summer.
(d) Her summer school assignment is canceled.

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

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

4. What excuse does Steven give his parents for leaving Maldon early?
(a) He was not feeling well.
(b) He had forgotten his books at home.
(c) He had a soccer match.
(d) His friend was sick.

5. Where does Steven get the phrase "Foxy Lady" for the portrait he gives to Sheba?
(a) From a poster in his room.
(b) From his friends at school.
(c) From a movie he saw with his neighbor.
(d) From a magazine his father bought him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what way does Barbara tell Sheba she has suffered as well in Chapter 16?

3. Why is Sheba crying when Barbara returns from the market in Chapter 16?

4. Why does Sheba have to go to Scotland in Chapter 14?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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