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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. Most writers portray men as:

2. To whom was the letter addressed?

3. Which of the following is not employed by women who want to get their own way?

4. What is a man's primary responsibility?

5. Which political form interests Shaw?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ramsden have a negative opinion of Tanner?

2. Why is Ramsden forced to see Tanner when the man arrives unexpectedly?

3. What is Don Juan's response to the devil's failed insults?

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

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

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

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

8. Who was in the group of people that approached Ann and Tanner?

9. What is the devil's explanation of Heaven versus Hell?

10. How do Tanner and Mendoza introduce themselves?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Tanner told Ann she should stand up to her mother. Tanner offered Ann a trip across Europe as an incentive. What was Tanner's real intention? Was the invitation sincere? How did Ann respond? What was Tanner's reaction to the response? Do you think the trip will ever take place?

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

When Tavy proposes to Ann, the girl claims that she cannot think of anything but her father's death. List the five stages of grief and which one Ann is experiencing at the time of the proposal.

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