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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Inspector Goole say Mrs. Birling asked for assistance from the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization?
(a) Because she was unemployed.
(b) Because she had a drinking problem.
(c) Because she was a prostitute.
(d) Because she was pregnant.

2. Who does Sybil say is to blame for Mrs. Birling’s suicide?
(a) Arthur and Eric.
(b) Eric and Gerald.
(c) Eric and Sheila.
(d) Mrs. Birling and the father of her child.

3. When does Gerald say he broke up with Daisy Renton?
(a) At the end of September.
(b) In the first week of September.
(c) In December.
(d) In January.

4. Why does Sybil say she was upset?
(a) Because Eric had left the house.
(b) Because Eric has a drinking problem.
(c) Because Inspector Goole frightened her.
(d) Because Gerald and Sheila broke off their engagement.

5. What detail did Mrs. Birling reveal to Sybil about the father of her child?
(a) That he came from a wealthy family.
(b) That he was Sybil's son.
(c) That he had a drinking problem.
(d) That he was married.

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

7. How much money did Eric give Mrs. Birling?
(a) 100 pounds.
(b) 25 shillings.
(c) 22 shillings.
(d) About 50 pounds.

8. Who does Arthur blame for the situation?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sybil.
(d) Sheila.

9. Where does Gerald call?
(a) The Palace bar.
(b) The County Hotel.
(c) The hospital.
(d) The police station.

10. How much time passes between the night Eric and Mrs. Birling met and the second time he saw her?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 2 months.
(d) No time.

11. How does Sybil describe Inspector Goole’s manner?
(a) Knowledgeable and competent.
(b) Kind and caring.
(c) Aloof and indifferent.
(d) Rude and assertive.

12. Why did Mrs. Birling not want to continue taking money from the father of her child?
(a) She felt like a prostitute.
(b) She did not need it.
(c) She was too proud.
(d) It was stolen.

13. Who does Eric blame for Mrs. Birling’s death?
(a) Inspector Goole.
(b) Himself.
(c) Mrs. Birling.
(d) Sybil.

14. Who does Inspector Goole say started Eva Smith’s demise?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Sybil.

15. What does Sheila express doubt about?
(a) Whether or not Inspector Goole was a real police detective.
(b) Whether or not Eric is an alcoholic.
(c) Whether or not Eva Smith really committed suicide.
(d) Whether or not she is partly to blame for Eva Smith's suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gerald do after Inspector Goole finishes questioning him?

2. Why does Inspector Goole say Mrs. Birling asked for assistance from the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization?

3. What proof does Gerald have that Inspector Goole was talking about different women?

4. What does Arthur order Sheila to do?

5. What does Inspector Goole say Daisy Renton did after Gerald broke up with her?

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