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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Barbara think Pabblem is being so polite to her at the beginning of Chapter 4?

2. Why does Sheba refuse to plead guilty in court?

3. Where does Sheba tell Richard she is going when she leaves to see Steven in Chapter 5?

4. What does Pabblem want Barbara to write about?

5. What does Barbara think about the impact of the affair on Steven?

Short Essay Questions

1. What reason does Barbara suspect Richard has for wanting Sheba to visit Ben at the Beckwiths' home?

2. Describe Sheba's appearance when Barbara first sees her.

3. Why is Barbara so irritated when Sheba acts as though she were a victim in the situation?

4. What does Barbara believe ultimately causes Richard and Sheba's breakup?

5. Why does Barbara state that she is telling Sheba's story?

6. Are Sheba and Steven enjoying the 'dangerous' aspect of their affair? Do you believe that they are enjoying the possibility of being caught?

7. Why does Pabblem wish to see Barbara at the beginning of Chapter 4?

8. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

9. Why do the women teachers at St. George's begin to think that Sheba is "stuck up?"

10. Compare and contrast Barbara's view of the affair in Chapter 7 with Sheba's view.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Whose story is "Notes on a Scandal?" Is it Sheba's, or Barbara's? Use details from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Barbara seems to view Steven as an antagonist in her manuscript. Do you believe her depiction of Steven Connelly is accurate? What is her motivation for painting his character the way she does? What evidence does she cite to support her claims against him?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze and trace the theme of betrayal in "Notes on a Scandal."

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