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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 Sheba leave Barbara after Barbara tells her about Portia?
2. How does Barbara injure her hip?
3. What does Barbara ask Mrs. Taylor after Mrs. Taylor tells her she is leaving?
4. Why is Richard angry when Sheba returns from Steven's at the end of Chapter 14?
5. What does Sheba do immediately after her fight with Barbara over the manuscript?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?
2. Why is Barbara so excited about going to lunch with Bangs?
3. Describe Barbara's physical condition in the beginning of Chapter 14. Why is her health suffering in this way?
4. In what way does Barbara believe her relationship to Sheba is similar to a marriage?
5. Why, do you think, is Barbara's manuscript such a shock for Sheba?
6. After Barbara makes plans for Sheba and herself to stay at Sheba's mother's home, Barbara expresses some concern that Sheba may not allow her to travel with her. Barbara, however, tells herself that Sheba 'needs' her. Why does Barbara think Sheba needs her? What does this tell you about Barbara's character?
7. What advice does Barbara give to Sheba when Sheba is hysterical over being called into Pabblem's office at the beginning of Chapter 15? Why does she give this advice?
8. Why is Barbara depressed at the beginning of Chapter 13?
9. Describe the incident at the restaurant on the way home from picking Polly up from Brighton.
10. What does Polly's guidance counselor say is the cause of her behavior, and how does Barbara feel about that diagnosis?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Examine and analyze loneliness as a theme and motivating factor in "Notes on a Scandal."
Essay Topic 2
Examine Barbara Covett's motivation for telling Sheba's story in "Notes on a Scandal." What does she say her motivations are? What do they actually appear to be? Use specific examples from the text to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Socioeconomic class and status are brought up several times throughout "Notes on a Scandal." Barbara, the narrator, appears to be very interested in social class and makes many assumptions about people and their actions based on her knowledge of their social class. Discuss the role of socioeconomic status in "Notes on a Scandal," considering both the actual impact class status has versus the assumed impact.
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