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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Shaw does not believe one of the following is a great writer:

2. Most writers portray men as:

3. One of the characters compares marriage to which of the following?

4. What helps shape society?

5. What causes Tanner to run away?

Short Essay Questions

1. When the group parts ways, who goes to Heaven and who stays in Hell?

2. What is implied by Tanner's inaction in denying Ann's announcement of marriage?

3. Explain at least one of Shaw's main points in the handbook.

4. Why did Shaw feel the need to modernize the play?

5. What is Tanner's view of social and self-imposed morality?

6. According to Shaw, what would literature be like if it portrayed real life?

7. What is the main issue between Robinson and Ann?

8. What opinions do Mrs. Whitefield and Tanner have about Ann's actions?

9. Explain Tanner's opinion on marriage.

10. What is Mrs. Whitefield's opinion of Tavy? What does she want for him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Supposedly one of the tasks when one goes to heaven is to plan ahead for the next life. Write out your plan for your next life. Make sure you include lessons that will help you evolved as a better human being.

Essay Topic 2

Describe the relationship between Violet and Tavy. Are they close? Is there anything unusual about their collective childhood? How might the pregnancy affect the relationship? How did Whitefield's death change things for the brother and sister?

Essay Topic 3

Shaw determines that Tanner would not make a good Don Juan. Why? What about Tanner does not match up to be stereotypical image of Don Juan? What could be changed about Tanner so that he would fit the image? Is there anyone else in the story who would be better suited as Don Juan? Explain.

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