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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Arthur think Inspector Goole visited them?
(a) To conduct a real investigation.
(b) To play a joke.
(c) To deliberately trick them.
(d) To avenge Eva Smith's death.

2. Who leaves the house after Gerald?
(a) Eric.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Sybil.

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

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

5. Why does Arthur say Inspector Goole can destroy Eric?
(a) Because Eric is an alcoholic.
(b) Because Eric had an affair with Mrs. Birling.
(c) Because what Eric did was illegal.
(d) Because Eric gave money to Mrs. Birling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Arthur demand Inspector Goole do?

2. Who does Sybil say is responsible for Mrs. Birling’s pregnancy?

3. About what do Arthur and Gerald express doubt?

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

5. Who begins crying after Inspector Goole leaves?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where did Eric say he got the money he gave Mrs. Birling?

2. How does Sybil say she felt about Mrs. Birling when Mrs. Birling appealed for help from the Brumley Women’s Charity organization?

3. What is the difference between how Arthur and Sybil react to the revelation that Inspector Goole tricked them and how Eric and Sheila react?

4. Why does Sheila say it does not matter whether Inspector Goole was a real police detective or not?

5. Why does Inspector Goole blame the other characters collectively for Eva Smith’s suicide?

6. What is the meaning of Inspector Goole’s closing monologue?

7. What makes Gerald think Inspector Goole was not a real police officer?

8. How do the four members of the Birling family react to the news that Inspector Goole was most likely not a real police detective?

9. What sort of organization is the Brumley Women’s Charity organization?

10. What charitable things does Gerald do for Daisy Renton?

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