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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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.

Eric.

Mr. Birling.

Mrs. Birling.

2.

What is significant about Goole’s behavior with Eva Smith’s picture? (from Act One, pages 13 - 18)

He does not let anyone see it but the person to whom he intends to show it.

He keeps it locked in a briefcase.

He looks at it a long time himself before showing it to each person.

He shows it to everyone else before he shows it to the person he is interrogating.

3.

Who had Sheila told about the incident at the shop, and what was their reaction? (from Act One, pages 18 - 27)

She told Gerald, who said he never wanted to hear the name Eva Smith again.

She had told Eric, who said that they had to fight to get her Eva her job back.

She had told her mother, who said that it did not really matter.

She had told her father, who said that it did not really matter.

4.

What is Milward’s? (from Act One, pages 18 - 27)

The bar where Eva Smith worked, and where Sheila met her and got her fired.

The pharmacy where Eva worked, and where she was fired after a complaint by Mrs. Birling.

A manufacturing company that competes with the Birlings.

The clothing store where Eva worked, and where she was fired after a complaint by Sheila.

5.

What does Birling mean when he says that Eric being ruined will make “all the difference” (56)? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

Birling means that Eric’s guilt will probably ruin his (Birling’s) chances of getting a knighthood.

Birling means that Eric’s guilt will probably ruin Gerald and Sheila's wedding.

He means that Eric's accusations will cause Mrs. Birling to want a divorce.

He means that Eric's behavior will lead to Sheila leaving the family.

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