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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Gerald say made him confess to his affair?
(a) The mention of the name Daisy Renton.
(b) The other characters' confessions.
(c) The photograph Inspector Goole showed him.
(d) Inspector Goole's threats.

2. What information does Inspector Goole reveal about Mrs. Birling?
(a) That she had an affair.
(b) That she was fired.
(c) That her parents are dead.
(d) That she was pregnant.

3. Why does Eric call Sheila “you little sneak” (48)?
(a) Because Sheila called Eric "squiffy" (7).
(b) Because Sheila is engaged to be married.
(c) Because Sheila got Eva Smith fired from Milward's.
(d) Because Sheila told Sybil about Eric’s drinking.

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

5. Why does Gerald say he broke up with Daisy Renton?
(a) He was traveling on business and broke up with her before his trip.
(b) He was not in love with her.
(c) She cheated on him.
(d) She told someone about their affair.

6. Who else saw the photograph Inspector Goole showed Sybil?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Sheila.
(c) No one.
(d) Eric.

7. What does Eric want before Inspector Goole begins questioning him?
(a) A snack.
(b) A drink.
(c) A cigar.
(d) A cigarette.

8. What does Eric accuse Arthur and Sybil of doing?
(a) Colluding with Inspector Goole in the hoax.
(b) Deliberately driving Eva Smith to suicide.
(c) Stealing money from the company.
(d) Pretending as though nothing’s happened.

9. What does Sybil say she wishes she had done?
(a) Convinced Gerald and Sheila to remain engaged.
(b) Helped Mrs. Birling.
(c) Asked Inspector Goole questions before answering his.
(d) Done something about Eric's drinking.

10. Who reenters in Act III?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sybil.
(d) Sheila.

11. Why is Arthur concerned about Sybil’s rejection of Mrs. Birling?
(a) He thinks it was an immoral thing to do.
(b) He is afraid it will get into the media.
(c) He is afraid Mrs. Birling will retaliate.
(d) He thinks it is a bad example for the children.

12. What does Gerald do after Inspector Goole finishes questioning him?
(a) Take a walk.
(b) Smoke a cigar.
(c) Smoke a cigarette.
(d) Have a drink.

13. Why did Mrs. Birling not want to marry Eric?
(a) She did not want to marry anyone.
(b) He did not love her.
(c) She did not love him.
(d) He was beneath her social class.

14. About what do Arthur and Gerald express doubt?
(a) That Eva Smith, Daisy Renton, and Mrs. Birling were the same woman.
(b) That Inspector Goole was a real police detective.
(c) That a woman killed herself.
(d) That Inspector Goole had only one photograph.

15. Who reenters at the end of Act II?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sybil.
(d) Arthur.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Inspector Goole say it has been since Sybil spoke to Daisy Renton?

2. Where does Eric say he met Mrs. Birling?

3. Why does Sybil say she was upset?

4. Who does Arthur call?

5. Who does Sybil say is to blame for Mrs. Birling’s suicide?

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