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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. What helps shape society?

2. Who arrives along with Ann and her mother?

3. What was a new technology at the time?

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

5. What causes Tanner to run away?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Robinson so upset when he visits Ramsden?

2. What question from Walkley prompted Shaw to write the play?

3. What is Ann's excuse for refusing Tavy's proposal a second time?

4. What is disappointing to the chauffeur?

5. What hopes did Whitefield have for Robinson?

6. What brings about the identity of Violet's secret husband?

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

8. What is the context of the scene between Violet and Malone Sr.?

9. What example of a reward does Tanner use to make his point?

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

Examine the relationship between Violet and Hector. Why was the relationship kept secret? Was the reason legitimate? How would the families react to the news? What was the outcome of the plan? Was there a better plan?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the personalities of Roebuck Ramsden and Jack Tanner. How do they measure up against other characters in the work? Which do you prefer, and why? Describe each of their personal philosophies.

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