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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. Who is Lady Britomart's oldest daughter?

2. What does Mr. Undershaft state is his primary goal in business?

3. Lady Britomart believes which topic is not fit for discussion?

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

5. How old is Stephen?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why did Snobby Price lie to the Salvation Army?

4. Describe Barbara's work and lifestyle.

5. Describe the cannon foundry and how it has been handed down in the Undershaft family.

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

7. Why is Barbara still upset with Mr. Undershaft?

8. How open is Lady Britomart with her daughters about their financial situation?

9. What were the results of the Salvation Army march?

10. Describe Mr. Undershaft's views of his foundry.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Undershaft believes that significant historical change occurs only through violence. Compare Mr. Undershaft's view on violence to his view on crime. How are they similar or different?

Essay Topic 2

Mr. Undershaft has a skewed sense of the value of family. Compare and contrast his views in Major Barbara to Shaw's values of family.

Essay Topic 3

Shaw uses foreshadowing in Major Barbara. Choose 3 examples of how Shaw uses foreshadowing and describe the intended message behind each.

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