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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, pp. 16-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, what does Arthur offer Gerald?
(a) Beer.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Port.
(d) Water.

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

3. Why does Sheila not leave when Arthur dismisses her?
(a) Inspector Goole asks her to stay.
(b) She doesn't want to.
(c) She wants to find out what happens.
(d) She doesn't listent to Arthur.

4. What honor does Arthur say he may receive?
(a) A knighthood.
(b) The Pulitzer.
(c) An Oscar.
(d) The Nobel Peace Prize.

5. What does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers did after their request for a raise was refused?
(a) Kept working.
(b) Quit.
(c) Went on strike.
(d) Held a demonstration.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Eric say he thinks he should leave?

2. How long does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was unemployed after Arthur fired her?

3. Why does Gerald say he neglected Sheila the previous summer?

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

5. How does Inspector Goole say Sheila felt about Eva Smith?

(see the answer key)

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