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Major Barbara | Quiz

George Bernard Shaw
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Major Barbara | Quiz

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1)

What is Snobby Price's occupation? (from Act 2)

A butler.
A distillery worker.
A Salvationist.
A painter.
2)

Barbara sees Mr. Undershaft as what figure in his business? (from Act 3)

Leader.
God.
Father.
Servant.
3)

Why does Peter Shirley not want to eat the Salvation Army food? (from Act 2)

He has never lived on charity.
If does not seem appetizing.
He just ate at home.
He is a vegetarian.
4)

Who is Jenny Hill? (from Act 2)

Lady Britomart's sister.
A homeless person.
A painter.
A Salvation Army worker.
5)

How does Peter Shirley feel about being poor? (from Act 2)

Sad.
Indifferent.
Proud.
Embarrased.
6)

Who does Mr. Undershaft favor as the successor of his empire? (from Act 2)

Stephen.
Barbara.
Sarah.
Lady Britomart.
7)

What changed Barbara's opinion on the source of power? (from Act 3)

Seeing how easily a soul could be saved.
Seeing the success of the Salvation Army.
Seeing the success of her father.
Seeing how easily a soul could be bought.
8)

What does Lady Britomart not want the group to buy into? (from Act 3)

Mr. Undershaft's plan.
Mr. Undershaft's religion.
Mr. Undershaft's wickedness.
Mr. Undershaft's business.
9)

Who does Adolphus Cusins believe is responsible for providing for Barbara? (from Act 2)

Lady Britomart.
Adolphus Cusins.
Barbara.
Mr. Undershaft.
10)

How does Peter Shirley eat the food that Jenny Hill brings him? (from Act 2)

Alone.
With a straw.
Ravenously.
With his hands.
11)

What is Lady Britomart's reaction to Stephen's intended career choice? (from Act 3)

She is surprised.
She is jealous.
She is relieved.
She is crushed.
12)

Mr. Undershaft says no plan is crazy with enough what? (from Act 2)

Money.
Help.
Work.
Time.
13)

What is Todger Fairmile's relationship to Peter Shirley? (from Act 2)

His uncle.
His son-in-law's brother.
His son-in-law.
His cousin.
14)

How does the group feel about the town? (from Act 3)

Impressed.
Overwhelmed.
Cautious.
That it is crowded.
15)

Why does Peter Shirley think he lost his job? (from Act 2)

He was no longer able to do the work.
He was replaced.
He was caught stealing.
Premature graying.
16)

What is Mr. Undershaft's response to Lady Britomart's request for money? (from Act 3)

He agrees.
He laughs.
He asks for time to think this over.
He refuses.
17)

What is the state of the foundry? (from Act 3)

Clean and organized.
Very calm.
Dirty and cluttered.
Very busy.
18)

After accepting donations, the Salvationists leave for what event? (from Act 2)

A wedding.
A picnic
Salvation Army march.
Another fundraiser.
19)

To what does Mr. Undershaft say Adolphus Cusins should change his name? (from Act 3)

Adolphus Undershaft.
Andrew Undershaft.
Andrew Cusins.
Stephen Cusins.
20)

What does Lady Britomart want everyone to do at the foundry? (from Act 3)

Take a tour.
Leave at once.
Speak to the workers.
Watch Mr. Undershaft give a speech.
21)

Adolphus Cusins believes Mr. Undershaft will have to choose between which two things? (from Act 2)

Lady Britomart and Barbara.
His religion and Stephen.
Barbara and Stephen.
His religion and Barbara.
22)

How many conversions occurred at the Salvation Army march? (from Act 3)

117.
47.
7.
10.
23)

What does Mr. Undershaft say a cowardice preaches? (from Act 2)

Compassion.
Forgiveness.
Humility.
Bravery.
24)

What is the primary reason Mr.Undershaft does not want Stephen to inherit the business? (from Act 3)

Stephen is too young.
Stephen is not a capable business man.
Stephen is not a foundling.
Stephen is not his favorite.
25)

The Salvation Army only takes what type of people? (from Act 2)

Bad people that need to be saved.
People that can pay.
Hard workers.
Good people out of work.
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