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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. How does Lady Britomart expect her daughters to behave in front of Mr. Undershaft?

2. What is the relationship of Mr. Undershaft and Barbara?

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

4. What is the relationship of Sarah and Stephen?

5. Charles Lomax goes by what nickname?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Lady Britomart feel after hearing Mr. Undershaft's views on his foundry?

3. Describe Peter Shirley.

4. How does Mr. Undershaft describe his view of the Salvation Army?

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

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

7. How does Adolphus Cusins view Mr. Undershaft?

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

9. How have Barbara's views of power changed after seeing the foundry?

10. What are Stephen's ideas about his career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty in Britain is a theme that we see in Major Barbara. What were the conditions of poverty in the early 1900s, and how do they compare to Shaw's representation?

Essay Topic 2

The morality of manufacturing weapons is a theme in Major Barbara. Compare and contrast the opposing views on the morality of manufacturing weapons during the early 1900s to today's views of weapons.

Essay Topic 3

The character of Major Barbara goes through the most significant changes throughout the play. Describe those significant changes and the events that lead to her changes.

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