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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reason did Lady Britomart and Mr. Undershaft separate?
(a) So that Stephen could one day inherit the business.
(b) Due to irreconcilable differences.
(c) He was in love with someone else.
(d) She was in love with someone else.

2. How many sisters does Stephen have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

3. What is the relationship of Sarah and Stephen?
(a) Cousins.
(b) Co-workers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Sister and brother.

4. Who is left in the library at the end of Act 1?
(a) Mr. Undershaft.
(b) Lady Britomart.
(c) Barbara.
(d) Stephen.

5. Why is Charles Lomax poor?
(a) He will not receive his inheritance until he is 35.
(b) He was disinherited by his family.
(c) His family is poor.
(d) He gave all of his inheritance to the Salvation Army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mr. Undershaft respond to the question of morality of his work?

2. What does Lady Britomart believe to be Mr. Undershaft's intentions?

3. Act 1 begins in which room of the house?

4. What topic does Lady Britomart wish to discuss with her son, Stephen?

5. Why is Adolphus Cusins poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the group feel about the foundry once they have seen it?

2. How familiar is Mr. Undershaft with his children?

3. How does Barbara treat Bill Walker?

4. What are Mr. Undershaft's ideas about Stephen's career?

5. What are the disturbing items that Lady Britomart discloses to Stephen?

6. What are Stephen's ideas about his career?

7. What does Adolphus Cusins disclose upon seeing the foundry?

8. What does Mr. Undershaft believe about right and wrong?

9. Why are Lady Britomart and Mr. Undershaft separated?

10. How does Mr. Undershaft react to Stephen standing up to Lady Britomart?

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