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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. In what social class do the Undershaft's move?

2. Barbara lives on how much money per week?

3. Who questions the morality of Mr. Undershaft's business?

4. Who is Lady Britomart's youngest daughter?

5. What is the relationship of Sarah and Barbara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Peter Shirley.

2. How does Lady Britomart feel about how she is treated by the group?

3. What are Barbara and Adolphus Cusins' final decisions?

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

5. How does Lady Britomart feel about the topic of religion?

6. What is Adolphus Cusins' reason for arriving late?

7. What types of money does Barbara refuse to accept?

8. How does Bill Walker attempt to ease his conscience for hitting Jenny Hill and Rummy Mitchens?

9. What are the decided travel arrangements to the foundry?

10. How does Lady Britomart feel about Stephen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Class & social standing are themes throughout Major Barbara. Compare and contrast the high society characters in the play and the lower class society characters. What social class was Bernard Shaw a member of, and how did this influence his writings?

Essay Topic 2

Major Barbara and Mr. Undershaft are two of the most influential characters in the play. Compare and contrast these two characters. How are they similar? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

The Cannon Foundry and the Salvation Army are in stark contrast. Compare and contrast these 2 settings and how the "members" are treated.

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