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Major Barbara
George Bernard Shaw
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Act I: Part One
Act I: Part Two
Act II: Part One
Act II: Part Two
Act II: Part Three
Act III: Part One
Act III: Part Two
Act III: Part Three
Act III: Part Four
The Trafalgar Square Demonstration and Riot of 1886
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Barbara Undershaft
Andrew Undershaft
Adolphus Cusins
Main Ideas
Themes
Motifs
Key Facts
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Further Study
Context
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Act 1: Part One
Act 1: Part Two
Act 2: Part One
Act 2: Part Two
Act 2: Part Three
Act 3: Part One
Act 3: Part Two
Act 3: Part Three
Act 3: Part Four
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How to Write Literary Analysis
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Act 3: Part One Quiz
Further Study
Act 3: Part One Quiz
1
of 5
When the scene opens in Lady Britomart's library, what is Barbara's mood?
Joyous
Brooding
Excited
Expectant
2
of 5
When Cusins arrives late, he reveals that he was up late for which of the following reasons?
Composing a marriage proposal
Writing an apology
Drinking with Undershaft
Collecting the donations
3
of 5
Undershaft explains to Lady Britomart that what must happen for the foundry to remain in the family?
They must re-marry
A miracle
Stephen must apologize
Barbara must marry a foundling
4
of 5
When they speak alone, Undershaft suggests that Stephen go into what field of work?
Government
Theatre
Philosophy
Religion
5
of 5
Stephen tells Undershaft that he believes what governs England?
Church of England
National character
War
Upper class
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