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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Two, pp. 38-47.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Inspector Goole says it is better that Sheila stay even though he has finished questioning her?
(a) Because the pary won't be fun without her.
(b) Because if she leaves now, she will think Eva Smith’s suicide was all her fault.
(c) Because she needs to find out what happens next.
(d) Because her father has ordered her to.

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

3. What does Arthur say he has been doing in the next room?
(a) Trying to convince Eric to go to bed.
(b) Calling the police.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Calling the hospital.

4. Why does Sheila not leave when Arthur dismisses her?
(a) Inspector Goole asks her to stay.
(b) She doesn't listent to Arthur.
(c) She doesn't want to.
(d) She wants to find out what happens.

5. What does Sybil say is Inspector Goole’s duty?
(a) To make the father of Mrs. Birling's child meet his obligations.
(b) To report Mrs. Birling to the authorities.
(c) To question the father of Mrs. Birling’s child.
(d) To report the father of Mrs. Birling’s child to the authorities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mrs. Birling’s initial false story to the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization about?

2. Why does Sybil become agitated at the end of Act II?

3. How much time passes between Acts I and II?

4. How old does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was when she committed suicide?

5. Why does Arthur say he fired Eva Smith?

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