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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 Edna exit in the opening scene?
(a) The doorbell rings.
(b) Sybil dismisses her.
(c) She has to go to the bathroom.
(d) She has been fired.

2. What does Gerald think Inspector Goole’s visit is about?
(a) Eric has gotten into trouble.
(b) Gerald and Sheila are getting engaged.
(c) Gerald's parents have had an accident.
(d) Gerald and Arthur's companies are in competition.

3. Who reenters after Sybil?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Eric.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Sheila.

4. Why does Sheila ask Sybil to stop talking?
(a) She is tired of listening to Sybil.
(b) She thinks Sybil is talking nonsense.
(c) She thinks Sybil is lying.
(d) She is afraid of where Inspector Goole’s line of questioning will lead.

5. What does Arthur offer Inspector Goole?
(a) Cigar and cigarettes.
(b) Wine and beer.
(c) Food and drink.
(d) Port and whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur say is impossible?

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

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

4. Why does Sheila say she now feels she can never go to Milward’s again?

5. Why does Sheila refuse to leave?

(see the answer key)

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