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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. Shaw says that women no longer ask for:

2. Where is Ramsden?

3. Who is Rhoda?

4. Which topic does Shaw claim to have failed when writing a play?

5. Tanner refers to Ramsden as being:

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Shaw, what would literature be like if it portrayed real life?

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

3. What is the chauffeur doing in the first part of Act 2?

4. Why does Ana become upset with her father?

5. Why is Robinson so upset when he visits Ramsden?

6. What hopes did Whitefield have for Robinson?

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

8. What is the news delivered by Tavy?

9. What is the context of the scene between Violet and Malone Sr.?

10. What is Tanner's excuse for attempting to withdraw the invitation? How does Ann react?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine the relationship between Ann, Rhoda and Mrs. Whitefield before and after Mr. Whitefield's death. How did the relationships change? Who took over as the head of the family? Was it a wise choice? Where do you think the family will be in one year? In five years?

Essay Topic 2

Mendoza and the brigands are pirates of the road. Compare and contrast the brigands to Robin Hood. Examine the use of pirates in literature versus modern day pirates on the open sea.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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