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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. Who does Arthur say does not want war?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The Germans.
(c) The French.
(d) The English.

2. What does Gerald give Sheila?
(a) An engagement ring.
(b) A cigar.
(c) A glass of port.
(d) A glass of whiskey.

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

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

5. What does Arthur say women see as a sign of their self-respect?
(a) Nails.
(b) Hair.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Clothes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Edna say is at the door?

3. What does Arthur offer Gerald?

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

5. What interrupts Arthur’s monologue?

(see the answer key)

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