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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. Who would need to approve a marriage between Tavy and Ann?

2. Who is Rhoda?

3. Who ushers in the first guest?

4. What is the subject of Tanner's lecture to Ann?

5. What helps shape society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What detail about Violet's condition is overlooked by the group?

2. What does Don Juan tell the confused old woman who believes she has been displaced?

3. What is the primary problem with defining the superman?

4. Why is it that man can never be completely satisfied with himself and life in general?

5. What are Don Juan's views on moral hypocrisy? Who disagrees with these views?

6. What are the main responsibilities of a man and woman?

7. Why does Malone object to Hector and Violet's plans?

8. Name at least one main theme in Act 4.

9. What is the news delivered by Tavy?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the overall concept of Don Juan. Describe the character physically, emotionally and spiritually. How is Don Juan different from the average man? Is there such a thing as a perfect man?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the story from the point of view of Henry. How would Henry's perception of events be different from Tanner's perception? How would it differ from the perceptions of Ann or Tavy?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why Tanner was upset about Whitefield's will. What did Tanner want to do? Why did Tanner go to Ramsden for help? Could anything be done legally without contesting the will? Explain. What would you do in Tanner's place?

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