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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 Eric not leave when he says he thinks he should?
(a) He changes his mind.
(b) Inspector Goole ask him to stay.
(c) Arthur commands him to stay.
(d) Inspector Goole blocks him.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What political office has Arthur held?

2. What does Sheila say Eva Smith did to her at Milward’s?

3. How much money does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers asked for?

4. What does Gerald give Sheila?

5. To whom does Inspector Goole speak first when he enters?

(see the answer key)

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