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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What instrument does Adolphus Cusins arrive with?

4. How does Peter Shirley eat the food that Jenny Hill brings him?

5. What does Mr. Undershaft promise Barbara to watch her do?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mr. Undershaft believes that poverty is the primary cause of crime. Describe how Mr. Undershaft believes that poverty causes crime, and explain why.

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

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?

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