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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. Where does Gerald say he and Daisy Renton went after they met at the Palace Music Hall?

2. How long does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was unemployed after Arthur fired her?

3. What does Gerald think Inspector Goole’s visit is about?

4. How much time passes between Acts I and II?

5. Who does Edna say is at the door?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Arthur think Lady Croft might respond to Gerald and Sheila’s engagement?

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

4. How do the members of the Birling family react to Eric’s drinking?

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

6. What happened to Eva Smith after Arthur fired her?

7. What is unusual about Inspector Goole’s behavior with the photograph of Eva Smith?

8. Why does Arthur apologize to Inspector Goole?

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

10. What doubt does Sheila express about Inspector Goole?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play “An Inspector Calls” – especially the beginning – is full of dramatic irony. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something the characters do not realize. Write an essay examining the examples of dramatic irony evident in the beginning of the play.

Essay Topic 2

Among the major characters of the play, Gerald and Sheila have one of the few relationships that is not familial. Like many love relationships, their connection is complicated because they have their similarities and their differences. Write an essay exploring the dynamics of the relationship between Gerald and Sheila.

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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