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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, pp. 5-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Arthur say he knew Eva Smith?
(a) She worked for him, and he fired her.
(b) She came to court while he was a judge.
(c) His wife's committee helped her.
(d) He had an affair with her.

5. To whom does Arthur toast?
(a) Sheila and Eric.
(b) Sybil and Sheila.
(c) Sheila and Gerald.
(d) Himself and Sybil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald give Sheila?

2. What does Arthur say is impossible?

3. Who does Edna say is at the door?

4. What does Sheila call Eric?

5. What other English authors does Arthur reference?

(see the answer key)

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