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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. Who leaves the gift in Sheba's mailbox in Chapter 2?

2. Where do Sheba and Steven begin their physical relationship?

3. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

4. How does Barbara first notice Sheba's beauty?

5. Why is Barbara up late writing at the beginning of Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Steven Connolly's appearance.

2. What does Steven's note to Sheba say, and what are her thoughts about it?

3. Describe Barbara's overall mood throughout Chapter 4.

4. Why is Barbara so disgusted when Sheba befriends Sue Hodge?

5. What does Steven do in Homework Club that is upsetting to Sheba?

6. Why does Barbara think Sheba is first interested in getting Steven into her pottery class?

7. What problems does Sheba associate with having married Richard so young?

8. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Despite her role as the leading character in "Notes on a Scandal," is Sheba the protagonist or the antagonist? Although the story centers around her, she does something incredibly inappropriate and considered wrong by everyone else in the novel. Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the role of jealousy in "Notes on a Scandal." Where is jealousy especially prevalent in the novel, and how does it serve as an overall theme throughout the book?

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