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

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

3. What did Sybil dislike about Mrs. Birling?
(a) That Mrs. Birling did not know her place.
(b) That Mrs. Birling smiled at her.
(c) That Mrs. Birling was pregnant.
(d) That Mrs. Birling was pretty.

4. Who does Inspector Goole show Daisy Renton’s photograph to after Gerald leaves?
(a) Sybil.
(b) Eric.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Arthur.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Inspector Goole say started Eva Smith’s demise?

2. What does Inspector Goole say is Sybil’s role in the organization?

3. About what does Gerald express doubt?

4. How does Sheila feel about how she behaved?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Arthur describe how Inspector Goole was able to trick most of the other characters?

2. Why does Sheila say she told Sybil about Eric’s drinking?

3. How does Sheila respond to Gerald after Inspector Goole finishes questioning him?

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

5. What does Sybil say is unique about her relationship with Inspector Goole compared to the others?

6. After Gerald returns, he asks the others what happened. How does Sybil explain why she answered Inspector Goole’s questions so easily?

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

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

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

10. How do the other characters respond to Gerald’s suggestion that Eva Smith, Daisy Renton, and Mrs. Birling may not have been the same person?

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