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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three, pp. 58-67.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Inspector Goole say Mrs. Birling asked for assistance from the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization?
(a) Because the father of her child made her.
(b) Because she has a history of asking for assistance from charities.
(c) Because she wanted to keep the father of her child out of trouble.
(d) Because she did not know where else to go.

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

4. What does Inspector Goole say is Sybil’s role in the organization?
(a) President.
(b) Chief executive officer.
(c) Chair of the interviewing committee.
(d) Chief financial officer.

5. What does Sheila say Eva Smith did to her at Milward’s?
(a) Called her names.
(b) Made an obscene gesture at her.
(c) Smiled at her.
(d) Laughed at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eric accuse Arthur and Sybil of doing?

2. How does Sybil describe Inspector Goole’s manner?

3. Why does Eric say he did not ask Arthur for the money?

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

5. Why does Sybil say she was upset?

(see the answer key)

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