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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. Who does Inspector Goole refuse to allow to see the photograph of Eva Smith?
(a) Eric and Gerald.
(b) Gerald and Sheila.
(c) Sybil and Sheila.
(d) Eric and Sheila.

2. What does Gerald think Inspector Goole’s visit is about?
(a) Gerald's parents have had an accident.
(b) Gerald and Sheila are getting engaged.
(c) Eric has gotten into trouble.
(d) Gerald and Arthur's companies are in competition.

3. 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 become an alderman.
(c) He has been given a knighthood.
(d) They are celebrating the engagement of his daughter Sheila to Gerald Croft.

4. Who does Eric say has a “nasty temper sometimes” (8)?
(a) Edna.
(b) Eva Smith.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Sybil.

5. Who does Arthur say he plays golf with regularly?
(a) The chief of police.
(b) The mayor.
(c) A police detective.
(d) An alderman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What other English authors does Arthur reference?

2. What political office has Arthur held?

3. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

4. Why does Arthur insist Sybil have some port?

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

(see the answer key)

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