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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 Inspector Goole say Eva Smith did after Arthur fired her?
(a) She changed her name.
(b) She went on strike.
(c) She went to the seaside for two months.
(d) She killed herself.

2. 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) She worked for him, and he fired her.
(d) His wife's committee helped her.

3. Why does Sheila say she could not feel sorry for Eva Smith?
(a) Eva Smith seemed like she had money.
(b) Eva Smith “looked as if she could take care of herself” (25).
(c) Eva Smith was very pretty.
(d) Eva Smith looked better in the dress than Sheila did.

4. What political office has Arthur held?
(a) Sheriff.
(b) Chief of Police.
(c) Lord Mayor.
(d) County Judge.

5. At the beginning of the play, what does Arthur offer Gerald?
(a) Port.
(b) Beer.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?

2. To whom does Arthur toast?

3. What does Sheila call Eric?

4. Why does Eric not leave when he says he thinks he should?

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

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