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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Act 2 opens with a man and woman eating what sparse meal?

3. Why does Bill Walker sympathize with Adolphus Cusins for marrying his fiance?

4. Who does Mrs. Baines ask to match Lord Saxmundham's donation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

The Cannon Foundry and the Salvation Army are in stark contrast. Compare and contrast these 2 settings and how the "members" are treated.

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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