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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, pp. 28-37.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Inspector Goole tell Eric to wait up?
(a) Because Inspector Goole wants to question Eric.
(b) Because Inspector Goole wants to show Eric the photograph.
(c) Because Inspector Goole wants to have a drink with Eric.
(d) Because Inspector Goole wants Eric to hear him question Sybil.

2. What does Sheila refuse to believe?
(a) That Gerald had an affair with Daisy Renton.
(b) That it is her fault that Eva Smith committed suicide.
(c) That Sybil rejected Mrs. Birling.
(d) That Arthur fired Eva Smith.

3. What does Arthur say is impossible?
(a) Depression.
(b) War.
(c) Peace.
(d) Pandemic.

4. Why does Sheila refuse to leave?
(a) She wants to hear Inspector Goole interrogate Sybil.
(b) She is afraid to be alone.
(c) She is disobeying her father.
(d) She wants to know why Eva Smith committed suicide.

5. What does Sheila think of Arthur’s decision to fire Eva Smith?
(a) She thinks it was “mean” (21).
(b) She thinks it was justified.
(c) She thinks it was reasonable, given the circumstances.
(d) She wishes she had done it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sheila say she could not feel sorry for Eva Smith?

2. What does Gerald say Daisy Renton wanted?

3. Why does Arthur insist Sybil have some port?

4. Why does Sheila stay after Inspector Goole finishes questioning her?

5. What does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith did after Arthur fired her?

(see the answer key)

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