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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 gives a note to Tanner?

2. What adjective best describes Tanner's ideas?

3. Which group is least admired?

4. What does Tanner tease Henry about?

5. Who does Tanner ask for help?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are Mendoza and his group doing waiting beside the road? What is the group called?

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

4. What inspired Shaw's version of Don Juan?

5. How does Tavy react to Ann's response? Who intervenes?

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

7. Explain Tanner's opinion on marriage.

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

9. How does Shaw describe the essence of Don Juan?

10. Explain the situation with Whitefield's will.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the class system in America to the class system in England. Which is more rigid? Are the criteria the same? What in America equals a royal title in England? What are the stages of status in each location?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Ann and Tanner. How did they know each other? Describe the pact that Ann spoke about in the garden. How did the pact affect their present relationship? How did their former relationship affect Ann in regards to marriage? Does Ann truly love Jack or is it another manipulation?

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