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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. Who does Arthur say does not want war?
2. Why does Sheila say she could not feel sorry for Eva Smith?
3. What does Inspector Goole say was the original name of the young woman who committed suicide?
4. What is the name of the shop that hired Eva Smith?
5. What does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith did after Arthur fired her?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Sheila say she got Eva Smith fired from Milward’s?
2. Why does Arthur leave the room?
3. What is ironic when Arthur mentions “silly pessimistic talk” and says Gerald and Sheila are “marrying at a very good time ... and soon it’ll be an even better time” (9)?
4. In what way does Arthur sound suspicious of Inspector Goole?
5. How does Inspector Goole establish the connection between Eva Smith’s firing and her suicide?
6. Why did Gerald begin speaking to Daisy Renton at the Palace Music Hall?
7. How does Sheila react when Gerald says he met Daisy Renton at the Palace Music Hall?
8. What is unusual about Inspector Goole’s behavior with the photograph of Eva Smith?
9. How does Sheila say Gerald must have felt about Daisy Renton?
10. What is significant about Arthur telling Eric he has “had enough of that port” (15)?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
The play “An Inspector Calls” – especially the beginning – contains multiple examples of foreshadowing of events both inside and outside of the play. Write an essay exploring the examples of foreshadowing from the beginning of the play and the events they foretell.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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