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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three, pp. 48-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Arthur say he refused Eva Smith and her coworkers’ request for a raise?
(a) Because he never gives raises.
(b) Because they were bad workers.
(c) Because he has a “duty to keep labor costs down” (17).
(d) Because he couldn't afford it.

2. Why was Mrs. Birling a little drunk the night she met Eric?
(a) She was an alcoholic.
(b) She drank too much.
(c) She had not had much to eat that day.
(d) Alderman Joe Meggarty bought her drinks.

3. Why was Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?
(a) She was a bad worker.
(b) She violated company policy.
(c) A customer complained about her.
(d) She wasn't fired; she quit.

4. What does Arthur say he has been doing in the next room?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Calling the police.
(c) Trying to convince Eric to go to bed.
(d) Calling the hospital.

5. How did Eric try to resolve Mrs. Birling’s pregnancy?
(a) By asking her to give the child up for adoption.
(b) By asking her to have an abortion.
(c) By giving her money.
(d) By offering to marry her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sheila stay after Inspector Goole finishes questioning her?

2. Why does Inspector Goole not let Gerald see the photograph?

3. Who does Inspector Goole say is to blame for Mrs. Birling’s death?

4. How does Sheila feel about how she behaved?

5. How much time passes between the night Eric and Mrs. Birling met and the second time he saw her?

(see the answer key)

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