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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 youngest daughter?

2. What is the relationship of Lady Britomart and Barbara?

3. Lady Britomart has asked Mr. Undershaft over to discuss which topic?

4. The Undershaft family business is only passed down to which family members?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does the group feel about the foundry once they have seen it?

3. What are Mr. Undershaft's views on religion?

4. How does Mr. Undershaft react to the disclosure made by Adolphus Cusins?

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

6. Describe Rummy Mitchens.

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

8. What are Mr. Undershaft's ideas about Stephen's career?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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

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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