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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. Where do Sheba and Steven begin their physical relationship?

2. With whom does Barbara spend her Christmas holiday?

3. What does Sheba speak to Barbara about in her studio after their dinner?

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

5. Why does Sheba thank Barbara at the end of Chapter 3?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Barbara's overall attitude towards Pabblem.

3. Why does Barbara think it is ironic that she is agonizing over Sheba's friendship with Sue while Sheba is considering having an affair?

4. When Sheba describes her first physical encounter with Steven, how does she describe his scent to Barbara?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write a compare/contrast essay analyzing Sheba and Barbara. How are they both similar? What are their major differences?

Essay Topic 3

Is Barbara obsessed with Sheba, or is she simply a supportive friend to Sheba during a time of crisis? Explore this relationship, using examples from the text to support your arguments.

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