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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. Ann is compared to which animal?

2. Tavy unknowingly removes himself from which emotion?

3. Which topic does Shaw claim to have failed when writing a play?

4. Who is pregnant?

5. Which group is least admired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Mendoza say that makes Henry so angry?

2. Explain Tanner's opinion on marriage.

3. What is Tanner's general description of a revolutionist?

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

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

6. List at least one of Tanner's maxims for the revolutionist.

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

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

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

10. How does Tanner address the popular theory of the beginning of the quest for the superman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Examine the relationship between Ann, Rhoda and Mrs. Whitefield before and after Mr. Whitefield's death. How did the relationships change? Who took over as the head of the family? Was it a wise choice? Where do you think the family will be in one year? In five years?

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