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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 does Arthur suggest at the end of Act II?
(a) That Eric is involved in Mrs. Birling’s suicide.
(b) That Eric has a drinking problem.
(c) That Eric had an affair with Mrs. Birling.
(d) That Eric is coming back.

2. Why does Sheila ask Sybil to stop talking?
(a) She is tired of listening to Sybil.
(b) She is afraid of where Inspector Goole’s line of questioning will lead.
(c) She thinks Sybil is talking nonsense.
(d) She thinks Sybil is lying.

3. Why does Sheila stay after Inspector Goole finishes questioning her?
(a) Because Arthur commands her to.
(b) Because she wants him to ask her more questions.
(c) Because she has nothing else to do.
(d) Because she knows he has more questions to ask.

4. Why does Inspector Goole say Mrs. Birling asked for assistance from the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization?
(a) Because she wanted to keep the father of her child out of trouble.
(b) Because she has a history of asking for assistance from charities.
(c) Because she did not know where else to go.
(d) Because the father of her child made her.

5. To what does Sybil attribute Eric’s mood?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Lack of sleep.
(d) Impertinence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald think Inspector Goole’s visit is about?

2. Why does Inspector Goole says it is better that Sheila stay even though he has finished questioning her?

3. What does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith did after Arthur fired her?

4. Why does Arthur say he fired Eva Smith?

5. Why can Gerald’s parents, George and Lady Croft, not be at the dinner party?

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