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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. Violet associates what with degradation?

2. According to Tanner, marrying Ann would bring:

3. What form of transportation does Violet use?

4. Shaw does not believe one of the following is a great writer:

5. How is the guest related to Whitefield?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is it that man can never be completely satisfied with himself and life in general?

9. Explain at least one of Shaw's main points in the handbook.

10. What is disappointing to the chauffeur?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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

Supposedly one of the tasks when one goes to heaven is to plan ahead for the next life. Write out your plan for your next life. Make sure you include lessons that will help you evolved as a better human being.

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