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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who laughs at Barbara over Snobby Price's conversion being a farce?

2. What instrument does Adolphus Cusins arrive with?

3. What does Adolphus Cusins accuse Mr. Undershaft of?

4. What does Bill Walker accuse Jenny Hill of doing?

5. Act 2 takes place is what location?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Power is a theme that we see in Major Barbara. What are the differing views of the power of money, the power of God and the power of weapons?

Essay Topic 2

Forgiveness is a topic of discussion in Major Barbara. Choose 3 examples of forgiveness being given or withheld, and describe the effects on all characters. What are the benefits of forgiveness to both parties?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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