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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. To what does Sybil attribute Eric’s mood?

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

3. What does Inspector Goole say he never does?

4. What does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers did after their request for a raise was refused?

5. What do Gerald and Sheila say about Alderman Joe Meggarty?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Gerald and Sheila argue about?

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

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

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

5. Why did Gerald begin speaking to Daisy Renton at the Palace Music Hall?

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

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

8. Why does Arthur apologize to Inspector Goole?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though one of the most reserved characters, the character of Sybil has a personality that is full of paradoxes. Write an essay about the author’s use of irony in depicting the character of Sybil.

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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