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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, pp. 38-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mrs. Birling’s initial false story to the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization about?
(a) About her parents dying.
(b) About getting fired from Milward's.
(c) About a husband who abandoned her.
(d) About an affair she had.

2. Why does Arthur say the evening is “one of the happiest nights” (8) of his life?
(a) He has become an alderman.
(b) He has been given a knighthood.
(c) They are celebrating the engagement of his daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft.
(d) He has been elected mayor.

3. When does Gerald say he broke up with Daisy Renton?
(a) In January.
(b) In December.
(c) In the first week of September.
(d) At the end of September.

4. Why does Arthur insist Sybil have some port?
(a) It will help her sleep.
(b) It will help her calm down.
(c) It is a special occasion.
(d) Everyone else is drinking it.

5. To whom does Arthur toast?
(a) Sybil and Sheila.
(b) Sheila and Gerald.
(c) Himself and Sybil.
(d) Sheila and Eric.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Arthur say he refused Eva Smith and her coworkers’ request for a raise?

2. How much money does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers were averaging in his employment?

3. Why does Arthur say he fired Eva Smith?

4. Why does Sheila not leave when Arthur dismisses her?

5. Who does Edna say is at the door?

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