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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 Lady Britomart's youngest daughter?

2. In what city does Lady Britomart live?

3. Lady Britomart believes which topic is not fit for discussion?

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

5. Why is Charles Lomax poor?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Barbara and Adolphus Cusins' final decisions?

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

3. Describe Snobby Price.

4. How does Peter Shirley react to Bill Walker's anger?

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

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

7. How does Mr. Undershaft feel about the morality of his business?

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

9. How does Mr. Undershaft describe his view of the Salvation Army?

10. How does Lady Britomart feel about Stephen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Shaw seems to be very critical of the Salvation Army. What is the basis for Shaw's criticism, and what were the widely held views of the Salvation Army in the early 1900s?

Essay Topic 2

The Cannon Foundry and the Salvation Army are in stark contrast. Compare and contrast these 2 settings and how the "members" are treated.

Essay Topic 3

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

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