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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mr. Undershaft tell Adolphus Cusins they must win Barbara's love?

3. Why do Snobby Price and Rummy Mitchens lie to the Salvation Army?

4. What is Mr. Undershaft's plan to win his daughter's favor?

5. What is Mr.Undershaft's opinion of poverty?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Undershaft believes that significant historical change occurs only through violence. Compare Mr. Undershaft's view on violence to his view on crime. How are they similar or different?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Hypocritical moralities are a theme throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 examples of how Shaw reflects hypocritical moralities and write about that usage.

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