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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 say a cowardice preaches?

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

3. How does Adolphus Cusins describe himself?

4. How does Barbara react to Lord Saxmundham's donation?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Good versus evil is a theme throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 characters and explain why they are good, evil, or a mixture, and provide examples from the book.

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