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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 Sheila think of Arthur’s decision to fire Eva Smith?
(a) She thinks it was justified.
(b) She wishes she had done it.
(c) She thinks it was reasonable, given the circumstances.
(d) She thinks it was “mean” (21).

2. How does Inspector Goole describe Eva Smith’s physical appearance?
(a) Overweight.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Pretty.
(d) Nondescript.

3. When was Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?
(a) December 1910.
(b) End of January, 1911.
(c) End of September, 1910.
(d) November 1911.

4. Why does Arthur ask Sheila if she is listening?
(a) She is getting up to leave the room.
(b) She is falling asleep.
(c) She is talking to Gerald.
(d) She is admiring her ring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

2. What does Eric say Sybil and Sheila are doing in the next room?

3. What does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers did after their request for a raise was refused?

4. What did Sheila threaten to do to the manager at Milward’s?

5. How does Arthur say he knew Eva Smith?

(see the answer key)

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