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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Peter Shirley think he lost his job?

2. Adolphus Cusins believes Mr. Undershaft will have to choose between which two things?

3. How does Adolphus Cusins feel about Mr. Undershaft's attitudes toward religion?

4. Mr. Undershaft says no plan is crazy with enough what?

5. Todger Fairmile is famous for being what?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Class & social standing are themes throughout Major Barbara. Compare and contrast the high society characters in the play and the lower class society characters. What social class was Bernard Shaw a member of, and how did this influence his writings?

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

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

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