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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. What does Inspector Goole say was the original name of the young woman who committed suicide?
(a) Daisy Renton.
(b) Mrs. Birling.
(c) Sheila Birling.
(d) Eva Smith.

2. To whom does Inspector Goole speak first when he enters?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Sybil.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Arthur.

3. Why does Arthur say he fired Eva Smith?
(a) He had an affair with her.
(b) He didn't fire her; she quit.
(c) She was a bad worker.
(d) She was one of the organizers of the strike.

4. Why does Sheila say she could not feel sorry for Eva Smith?
(a) Eva Smith was very pretty.
(b) Eva Smith seemed like she had money.
(c) Eva Smith looked better in the dress than Sheila did.
(d) Eva Smith “looked as if she could take care of herself” (25).

5. What does Arthur offer Gerald?
(a) A beer.
(b) Some whiskey.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) A cigar.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Arthur say the evening is “one of the happiest nights” (8) of his life?

3. Who does Arthur say does not want war?

4. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

5. What does Sheila show Sybil and Eric?

(see the answer key)

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