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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 does Arthur say he refused Eva Smith and her coworkers’ request for a raise?
2. What does Arthur threaten to do to Inspector Goole?
3. How does Gerald describe Daisy Renton?
4. Why does Sheila refuse to leave?
5. Who does Sheila call the “wonderful Fairy Prince” (37)?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is significant about Arthur’s mention of Russia in his monologue?
2. 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)?
3. How does Arthur think Lady Croft might respond to Gerald and Sheila’s engagement?
4. What is unusual about Inspector Goole’s behavior with the photograph of Eva Smith?
5. How do the members of the Birling family react to Eric’s drinking?
6. How does Inspector Goole establish the connection between Eva Smith’s firing and her suicide?
7. How does Sheila say Gerald must have felt about Daisy Renton?
8. What happened to Eva Smith after Arthur fired her?
9. What doubt does Sheila express about Inspector Goole?
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
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 2
By the end of the play “An Inspector Calls,” several mysteries are introduced and left unsolved. Write an essay exploring the questions left unanswered by the author and how those mysteries affect 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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