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Which organization did George Bernard Shaw become an active member of in 1884?
Which organization did George Bernard Shaw become an active member of in 1884?
- The Communist Party
- The Fabian Society (correct)
- The Socialist Party
- The Democratic Socialists
What was the main theme of Shaw's later plays?
What was the main theme of Shaw's later plays?
- Marriage conventions
- Religion (correct)
- Prostitution
- Social prejudices
Which of Shaw's plays is considered his most famous theatrical and comic masterwork?
Which of Shaw's plays is considered his most famous theatrical and comic masterwork?
- Major Barbara
- Saint Joan
- Unpleasant Plays
- Pygmalion (correct)
True or false: Shaw's early plays were well-received on the stage?
True or false: Shaw's early plays were well-received on the stage?
True or false: Shaw believed that entertaining his audience was more important than conveying his ideas?
True or false: Shaw believed that entertaining his audience was more important than conveying his ideas?
True or false: Shaw's use of humor in his plays was primarily intended to lighten serious or tragic themes?
True or false: Shaw's use of humor in his plays was primarily intended to lighten serious or tragic themes?
True or false: George Bernard Shaw was born into a Catholic family in Dublin?
True or false: George Bernard Shaw was born into a Catholic family in Dublin?
True or false: Shaw's first successful plays were recognized and celebrated in America before gaining recognition in Europe?
True or false: Shaw's first successful plays were recognized and celebrated in America before gaining recognition in Europe?
True or false: Shaw's fundamental aim in his drama was to celebrate and romanticize social conventions and institutions?
True or false: Shaw's fundamental aim in his drama was to celebrate and romanticize social conventions and institutions?
What were some of the social institutions and issues that Shaw examined in his plays?
What were some of the social institutions and issues that Shaw examined in his plays?
What was Shaw's view of the stage as a platform for his ideas?
What was Shaw's view of the stage as a platform for his ideas?
How did Shaw use humor in his plays to convey his ideas?
How did Shaw use humor in his plays to convey his ideas?
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