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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is a key difference between Gerald and the Birlings? (from Act One, pages 5 – 13)

Gerald is an orphan; Sheila's parents are both alive.

Gerald comes from a family of business people; the Birlings are distant members of the Royal Family.

Gerald comes from a poor family; the Birlings are exceptionally wealthy.

Gerald comes from a family of aristocrats; the Birlings are a family of industrialists.

2.

Which character tells Sheila that a frequently absent husband is a consequence of being married to a businessman? (from Act One, pages 5 – 13)

Gerald.

Mr. Birling.

Mrs. Birling.

Eric.

3.

Who agrees with Birling that he was right to fire Eva and the other leaders of the strike? (from Act One, pages 13 - 18)

Goole.

Mrs. Birling.

Sheila.

Gerald.

4.

What does Sheila mean when she suggests that her parents are reacting to the situation as though nothing happened? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

Sheila's comment suggests that they are trying to pretend that Eva was not pregnant.

She is essentially saying that neither of her parents view Gerald's effect on Eva Smith life as important or meaningful.

Sheila's comment suggests that they are trying to pretend that Eva is not dead.

She is essentially saying that neither of her parents view Eva Smith’s death as important or meaningful.

5.

Why do Birling and Mrs. Birling complain about Goole’s behavior? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

They feel they did not push Eric hard enough to reveal the truth about the money.

They feel he did not show Eva Smith enough respect.

They feel he did not show them and their status enough respect.

They feel he was too judgmental about Sheila's behavior at Milward's.

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