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

4. Where does Gerald say he and Daisy Renton went after they met at the Palace Music Hall?
(a) The hospital.
(b) The Birling home.
(c) The police station.
(d) The County Hotel.

5. How does Inspector Goole say Sheila felt about Eva Smith?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Affectionate.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who enters the room when Inspector Goole is questioning Arthur about Eva Smith?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is ironic when Arthur mentions “silly pessimistic talk” and says Gerald and Sheila are “marrying at a very good time ... and soon it’ll be an even better time” (9)?

2. Why does Sheila say she got Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?

3. What is Sheila’s reaction when Inspector Goole shows her the photograph of Eva Smith?

4. Why does Gerald ask that Sheila be excused from Inspector Goole’s questioning?

5. What is the chain of events behind Arthur’s firing of Eva Smith?

6. How does Arthur respond to Inspector Goole’s questioning?

7. What doubt does Sheila express about Inspector Goole?

8. How does Inspector Goole establish the connection between Eva Smith’s firing and her suicide?

9. What opportunity does Arthur see in Gerald and Sheila’s engagement?

10. In what way does Arthur sound suspicious of Inspector Goole?

(see the answer keys)

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