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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. Why does Arthur insist Sybil have some port?
(a) It will help her calm down.
(b) It is a special occasion.
(c) Everyone else is drinking it.
(d) It will help her sleep.

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

3. What does Eric say Sybil and Sheila are doing in the next room?
(a) Planning the wedding.
(b) Talking about clothes.
(c) Trying on clothes.
(d) Designing wedding invitations.

4. Why does Gerald say he neglected Sheila the previous summer?
(a) He was working a lot.
(b) He was reconsidering their engagement.
(c) His parents did not want him to see her.
(d) He was seeing another woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

2. What does Arthur say is impossible?

3. Who does Inspector Goole refuse to allow to see the photograph of Eva Smith?

4. What does Inspector Goole say was the original name of the young woman who committed suicide?

5. What does Arthur say women see as a sign of their self-respect?

(see the answer key)

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