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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. Why was Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?
2. Who does Eric say has a “nasty temper sometimes” (8)?
3. How does Gerald describe Daisy Renton?
4. What is Arthur’s overall impression of Eva Smith as a worker?
5. What does Arthur offer Inspector Goole?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Arthur apologize to Inspector Goole?
2. What is the chain of events behind Arthur’s firing of Eva Smith?
3. What is ironic about Sybil’s statement that “men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business” (7)?
4. What are Arthur’s views on social welfare?
5. How does Eric feel about Eva Smith’s employment at Arthur’s company?
6. What happened to Eva Smith after Arthur fired her?
7. How does Arthur respond to Inspector Goole’s questioning?
8. What is Sheila’s reaction when Inspector Goole shows her the photograph of Eva Smith?
9. How does Inspector Goole establish the connection between Eva Smith’s firing and her suicide?
10. How does Sheila feel about what she did to Eva Smith?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
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
Alcohol is a predominant symbol prevalent in the play “An Inspector Calls,” and it is even revealed that one of the characters is an alcoholic. Write an essay about the role of alcohol in the play.
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