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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. According to Shaw, what is the most important thing about an artist?

2. Who is credited with having written the first Don Juan?

3. What does Henry do each time Ann's name is mentioned?

4. What adjective best describes Tanner's ideas?

5. What helps shape society?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Shaw describe the essence of Don Juan?

2. List some of the topics addressed by Tanner in the handbook.

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

4. What detail about Violet's condition is overlooked by the group?

5. What are Mendoza and his group doing waiting beside the road? What is the group called?

6. What is implied by Tanner's inaction in denying Ann's announcement of marriage?

7. Why does Malone object to Hector and Violet's plans?

8. What is Shaw's opinion regarding famed writers Byron, Wordsworth and Shelley?

9. What causes Hector to reveal the secret marriage?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze the overall concept of Don Juan. Describe the character physically, emotionally and spiritually. How is Don Juan different from the average man? Is there such a thing as a perfect man?

Essay Topic 2

Marriage is a main topic of the play. At the time the play was written marriage was viewed much differently than it is today. Compare and contrast the concept of marriage during that time with today.

Essay Topic 3

When Tavy proposes to Ann, the girl claims that she cannot think of anything but her father's death. List the five stages of grief and which one Ann is experiencing at the time of the proposal.

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