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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 is Barbara's fiance?

2. Mr. Undershaft agrees to visit the Salvation Army under which condition?

3. Who questions the morality of Mr. Undershaft's business?

4. Mr. Undershaft is what type of son?

5. Charles Lomax goes by what nickname?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Stephen handle Lady Britomart when she objects to his political career choice?

3. Describe Lady Britomart's family.

4. How does Lady Britomart feel about the topic of religion?

5. What does Mr. Undershaft believe about right and wrong?

6. How does Adolphus Cusins view Mr. Undershaft?

7. What are Mr. Undershaft's views on religion?

8. How does Lady Britomart's family treat her opinion of not discussing religion?

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

10. Why are Lady Britomart and Mr. Undershaft separated?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Religion is a major theme throughout Major Barbara. Choose 3 characters and explain their religious viewpoints. What were Shaw's personal religious beliefs, and how did they influence his writings?

Essay Topic 2

Lady Britomart and Stephen are two significant characters with a relationship that changes throughout the play. What are the changes that take place in their relationship? Are they changes of positive or negative growth?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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