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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 topic does Lady Britomart wish to discuss with her son, Stephen?

2. How many sisters does Stephen have?

3. Mr. Undershaft is what type of son?

4. What types of people does Barbara believe exist in the world?

5. What is Lady Britamort's initial reaction when left in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Barbara feel about Mr. Undershaft's visit?

2. Why is Bill Walker upset when he arrives?

3. What are the disturbing items that Lady Britomart discloses to Stephen?

4. How did Jenny Hill help Bill Walker's girlfriend?

5. How open is Lady Britomart with her daughters about their financial situation?

6. How do Stephen and Mr. Undershaft feel about each other?

7. How does Lady Britomart feel after hearing Mr. Undershaft's views on his foundry?

8. Describe Rummy Mitchens.

9. Why does Mr. Undershaft show preference to Barbara?

10. What are Mr. Undershaft's ideas about Stephen's career?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Poverty in Britain is a theme that we see in Major Barbara. What were the conditions of poverty in the early 1900s, and how do they compare to Shaw's representation?

Essay Topic 2

Shaw uses foreshadowing in Major Barbara. Choose 3 examples of how Shaw uses foreshadowing and describe the intended message behind each.

Essay Topic 3

Bernard Shaw wrote many other works, including plays and novels. Choose an area of his life that recurs as a theme in his works and write a synopsis of his beliefs on that theme.

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