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

2. For what reason did Lady Britomart and Mr. Undershaft separate?

3. What does Lady Britomart wish for her son?

4. How does Stephen react to Lady Britomart's proposal to ask Mr. Undershaft for money?

5. Who is Barbara's fiance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Bill Walker get the last laugh on Barbara?

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

4. Describe Sarah's fiance's financial situation.

5. How do Stephen and Mr. Undershaft feel about each other?

6. What are the reasons Lady Britomart has invited Mr. Undershaft over?

7. Describe Lady Britomart's family.

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

9. What does Mr. Undershaft believe about the poor and wealthy classes?

10. Why does Mr. Undershaft show preference to Barbara?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Irony is used throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 examples of how Shaw uses irony and write about that usage.

Essay Topic 2

Bernard Shaw wrote many other works, including plays and novels. Choose an area of his life that recurs as a theme in his works and write a synopsis of his beliefs on that theme.

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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