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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act Three, pp. 48-57.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Gerald respond when Sheila asks him if he was in love with Daisy Renton?
(a) He denies it.
(b) He says he loves only Sheila.
(c) He changes the subject.
(d) He is evasive.

2. What does Sheila refuse to believe?
(a) That Sybil rejected Mrs. Birling.
(b) That Gerald had an affair with Daisy Renton.
(c) That Arthur fired Eva Smith.
(d) That it is her fault that Eva Smith committed suicide.

3. Why did Mrs. Birling stop taking money from Eric?
(a) She found out it was stolen.
(b) She did not want to be in debt to him.
(c) She did not need it anymore.
(d) Someone told her to.

4. Why does Arthur say he did not confront Inspector Goole?
(a) Because Arthur admitted he fired Eva Smith.
(b) Because Arthur was afraid of Inspector Goole.
(c) Because Eric admitted he had stolen money.
(d) Because Arthur was afraid of not getting a knighthood.

5. Why does Arthur feel there was something suspicious about Inspector Goole?
(a) Because Inspector Goole refused to show the photograph to more than one person at a time.
(b) Because of the way Inspector Goole was dressed.
(c) Because of the way Inspector Goole spoke.
(d) Because Inspector Goole is not like other police detectives he’s met.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long does Sheila say Eric has been drinking too much?

2. What does Eric say he thinks is a shame?

3. How old does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was when she committed suicide?

4. Who does Sheila call the “wonderful Fairy Prince” (37)?

5. Why does Sheila not leave when Arthur dismisses her?

(see the answer key)

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