1. G.B. Shaw's 'Freedom' was originally a series of :
2. Shaw defines a 'perfectly free person' as someone who can do what they like, when they like, and where they like. What is his conclusion about such a person?
3. Shaw distinguishes between two types of slavery. What are they?
4. What does Shaw say is the object of 'most actual governments'?
5. Which historical figure is mentioned as having been 'canonized' (made a Saint) and held that a stable society requires the abolition of slavery?
6. Which of the following events is NOT listed by Shaw as a historical event used to convince the British they are free?
7. What happens when famous writers like Voltaire or Marx protest against the 'imposture' of freedom?
8. Shaw argues that the 'master class' is also deceived. By what?
9. Why does a gentleman believe the current system is the 'best of all possible systems'?
10. Which ancient philosopher is cited as believing that law and order are impossible unless the rulers are rich and beautifully dressed?
11. What is the purpose of the 'godlike superiority' projected by the master class?
12. What example does Shaw give regarding the voting behavior of women when they were first enfranchised?
13. What does the word 'shirk' mean in the sentence: 'For half the day we are slaves to necessities which we cannot shirk'?
14. Identify the figure of speech in: 'An idle man’s mind is devil’s workshop.'
15. What does Shaw say forces us to eat, drink, and sleep?
16. Shaw mentions that if you like honey, you can steal it from bees. What human parallel does he draw from this?
17. What does Shaw imply about the 'New Deal' and the 'dole'?
18. Shaw mentions that the poor are reminded that the rich are taxed heavily. What are the poor NOT reminded of?
19. Who does Shaw refer to as a 'Napoleonic genius'?
20. What distinction does Shaw make regarding the 'natural jobs' (eating, etc.) vs 'other jobs' (making food/clothes)?
