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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sybil say Arthur is doing in the other room?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Talking to Eric.
(d) Drinking.

2. How does Sheila respond when Sybil calls Inspector Goole “impertinent” (31)?
(a) She tells Sybil to stop.
(b) She is indifferent.
(c) She laughs.
(d) She cries.

3. What does Arthur say women see as a sign of their self-respect?
(a) Nails.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Hair.
(d) Jewelry.

4. What does Inspector Goole say they should leave out of the conversation?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Privilege.
(d) Offense.

5. Why does Sheila say she now feels she can never go to Milward’s again?
(a) The manager was rude to her.
(b) The people there look at her strangely.
(c) She doesn't like their clothing.
(d) She has been banned from going there.

6. Why does Arthur say he fired Eva Smith?
(a) She was a bad worker.
(b) She was one of the organizers of the strike.
(c) He had an affair with her.
(d) He didn't fire her; she quit.

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

8. Why does Arthur insist Sybil have some port?
(a) Everyone else is drinking it.
(b) It will help her sleep.
(c) It will help her calm down.
(d) It is a special occasion.

9. What does Inspector Goole say he never does?
(a) Smoke.
(b) Lie.
(c) Drink.
(d) Take offense.

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

11. Why was Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?
(a) She was a bad worker.
(b) She violated company policy.
(c) A customer complained about her.
(d) She wasn't fired; she quit.

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

13. How does Arthur say he knew Eva Smith?
(a) She came to court while he was a judge.
(b) His wife's committee helped her.
(c) She worked for him, and he fired her.
(d) He had an affair with her.

14. What does Sheila show Sybil and Eric?
(a) Her engagement ring.
(b) A photograph.
(c) Her wedding invitations.
(d) Her dress.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

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

3. Why does Inspector Goole not let Gerald see the photograph?

4. What does Sheila think of Arthur’s decision to fire Eva Smith?

5. Why does Eric not leave when he says he thinks he should?

(see the answer keys)

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