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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. Why does Sheila say she now feels she can never go to Milward’s again?
(a) She doesn't like their clothing.
(b) She has been banned from going there.
(c) The people there look at her strangely.
(d) The manager was rude to her.

2. Who does Edna say is at the door?
(a) Lord Mayor.
(b) A police detective.
(c) A knight.
(d) An alderman.

3. What does Eric say he thinks is a shame?
(a) That Gerald and Sheila are engaged.
(b) That he has a drinking problem.
(c) That Eva Smith was fired.
(d) That Inspector Goole is not a real police detective.

4. How old does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was when she committed suicide?
(a) 30.
(b) 40.
(c) 24.
(d) 22.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Sheila call Eric?

4. What does Inspector Goole say has happened?

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

(see the answer key)

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