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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 is Sheba so upset when she goes to see Ben in Chapter 8?

2. Where is Sheba teaching?

3. What do the students call the Homework Club, as described in Chapter 2?

4. What does Sheba convince Steven to eat for the first time at the Indian restaurant?

5. What reason does Richard give for wanting Sheba to meet Ben at a particular place?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Barbara interviews Megan, what does this tell you about her growing place and influence in Sheba's life?

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

3. In Chapter 6, why does Barbara give the last Friday in March a gold star?

4. Why do Steven and Sheba seem to have such a difficult time figuring out places to meet?

5. What does Sheba first think of Steven when he comes to see her with his sketchbooks?

6. What exactly does Sheba tell Barbara about her relationship with Steven after dinner? How does Barbara respond?

7. What difficulties does Sheba have when she first begins teaching?

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

9. What shocking news does Sheba call Barbara with in Chapter 8, and why is Sheba so upset by this?

10. Why is Barbara concerned about the living situation that she and Sheba have at the beginning of the book?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Barbara states early on in "Notes on a Scandal" that her friendships are rarely balanced; one person tends to take the lead. Who leads in Barbara and Sheba's friendship? Who has the control? How is the power in this friendship determined, and how does each person seem to benefit from the friendship?

Essay Topic 2

What role does revenge play in "Notes on a Scandal"? Consider the different characters in the novel. Who is acting out of revenge, and for what?

Essay Topic 3

What impact does the media have on Sheba and her family in "Notes on a Scandal?" Use examples from the text to support your thesis.

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