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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act One, pp. 16-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Eric say has a “nasty temper sometimes” (8)?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Sybil.
(c) Eva Smith.
(d) Edna.

2. Why does Gerald say he neglected Sheila the previous summer?
(a) He was reconsidering their engagement.
(b) His parents did not want him to see her.
(c) He was working a lot.
(d) He was seeing another woman.

3. What honor does Arthur say he may receive?
(a) The Pulitzer.
(b) A knighthood.
(c) An Oscar.
(d) The Nobel Peace Prize.

4. What does Sheila say Eva Smith did to her at Milward’s?
(a) Smiled at her.
(b) Laughed at her.
(c) Made an obscene gesture at her.
(d) Called her names.

5. What is the name of the shop that hired Eva Smith?
(a) H&M.
(b) Harrod's.
(c) Milward's.
(d) Marks & Spencer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Edna exit in the opening scene?

2. Who does Inspector Goole refuse to allow to see the photograph of Eva Smith?

3. What does Inspector Goole say was the original name of the young woman who committed suicide?

4. Why does Arthur say the evening is “one of the happiest nights” (8) of his life?

5. What does Arthur offer Gerald?

(see the answer key)

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