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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. Why is Charles Lomax poor?

2. For which person does Mr. Undershaft show disdain?

3. What types of people does Stephen believe exist in the world?

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

5. What is the relationship of Mr. Undershaft and Sarah?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Lady Britomart feel about Stephen?

2. How does Lady Britomart's family treat her opinion of not discussing religion?

3. What are Mr. Undershaft's ideas about finding an inheritor for the foundry?

4. What is the social status of the Undershaft family?

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

6. Why does Barbara resign from the Salvation Army?

7. How does Stephen handle Lady Britomart when she objects to his political career choice?

8. What are the primary activities that take place at the Salvation Army?

9. Describe Rummy Mitchens.

10. How does Mr. Undershaft show interest in Barbara's work?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Good versus evil is a theme throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 characters and explain why they are good, evil, or a mixture, and provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Religion is a major theme throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 characters and explain their religious viewpoints. What were Shaw's personal religious beliefs, and how did they influence his writings?

Essay Topic 3

Major Barbara is a discussion play rather than an action play. Compare and contrast the 2 writing styles and the effectiveness of the messages.

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