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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Inspector Goole say he never does?

2. What two characters say they have never known Eva Smith?

3. What does Inspector Goole say they should leave out of the conversation?

4. What does Sheila show Sybil and Eric?

5. How much money does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers were averaging in his employment?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Eric feel about Eva Smith’s employment at Arthur’s company?

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

3. Why does Arthur apologize to Inspector Goole?

4. What does Sheila mean when she references “purple-faced old men”?

5. Why does Arthur leave the room?

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

7. What are Arthur’s views on social welfare?

8. How does Gerald say he came to keep Daisy Renton as a mistress?

9. How does Arthur feel about Eva Smith’s suicide after Inspector Goole has questioned him?

10. Why does Sheila object when Sybil calls Eva Smith “girls of that class” (31)?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of all of the major characters implicated in the suicide of Eva Smith/Daisy Renton/Mrs. Birling, Sheila expresses the most remorse about what she has done. In that sense she can be considered the play’s emotional center or core. Write an essay about Sheila as the conscience of the play “An Inspector Calls.”

Essay Topic 2

Unlike those of the other characters, the revelation about Eric’s wrongdoing is twofold. He is also the last character to be interrogated by Inspector Goole, placing him at the center of the drama. Write an essay about the author’s choice to reveal Eric’s wrongdoings last and the impact that choice has on the play.

Essay Topic 3

One of the themes introduced in the play is that of universal morality. Is there a universal ethic to which we must all subscribe? Write an essay exploring whether or not you agree with Inspector Goole that the five other major characters – Arthur, Sybil, Eric, Sheila, and Gerald – are responsible for the suicide of Eva Smith/Daisy Renton/Mrs. Birling.

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