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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 Inspector Goole show Daisy Renton’s photograph to after Gerald leaves?

2. Why does Eric say the woman he had an affair with and the woman who asked Sybil for help must have been the same woman?

3. Where does Gerald call?

4. What does Arthur demand Inspector Goole do?

5. Why is Arthur upset about what happened?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sybil say is unique about her relationship with Inspector Goole compared to the others?

2. Why does Inspector Goole blame the other characters collectively for Eva Smith’s suicide?

3. What is the meaning of Inspector Goole’s closing monologue?

4. How does Sybil say she felt about Mrs. Birling when Mrs. Birling appealed for help from the Brumley Women’s Charity organization?

5. What is the significance of Eric’s monologue in Act III?

6. How do the other characters respond to Gerald’s suggestion that Eva Smith, Daisy Renton, and Mrs. Birling may not have been the same person?

7. What happened the night Eric met Mrs. Birling?

8. What makes Gerald think Inspector Goole was not a real police officer?

9. How does Sybil say Mrs. Birling described the father of her child?

10. Why does Sheila not feel consoled by the revelation that Inspector Goole most likely tricked most of the other characters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Of all of the major characters implicated in the suicide of Eva Smith/Daisy Renton/Mrs. Birling, Sheila expresses the most remorse about what she has done. In that sense she can be considered the play’s emotional center or core. Write an essay about Sheila as the conscience of the play “An Inspector Calls.”

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Though set inside a private home with very intimate details about people’s personal lives, the play “An Inspector Calls” is not without political overtones. Particularly, both Arthur and Inspector Goole indirectly express political views in their respective monologues. Write a compare/contrast essay exploring the differences in political views expressed in the play, especially from the perspective of the characters of Arthur and Inspector Goole.

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