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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. What does Sheba first notice about Steven's mother's kitchen?

2. Why does Polly refuse to eat the food that Richard has gotten her?

3. What does Barbara do in Chapter 12 that creeps Sheba out?

4. Where do Barbara and Sheba go for Easter?

5. What does Sheba create a sculpture of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the dynamic of Barbara and Jennifer's past friendship.

2. In what way does Barbara believe her relationship to Sheba is similar to a marriage?

3. Why is Barbara so terrified to tell Sheba the truth about her conversation with Bangs, and what does she tell her instead?

4. Why are Sheba's remarks about Richard's feelings towards Barbara so hurtful?

5. Describe the confrontation between Sheba, Richard, and Mrs. Connelly in Chapter 15.

6. Why is Barbara so upset with Sheba at the end of Chapter 12 when Sheba leaves to go see Steven?

7. Describe Barbara's physical condition in the beginning of Chapter 14. Why is her health suffering in this way?

8. Describe the mood when Sheba goes to Steven's house.

9. Why is Barbara so excited about going to lunch with Bangs?

10. Why is Barbara angry when she leaves the fireworks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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

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