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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Inspector Goole say was the original name of the young woman who committed suicide?
(a) Eva Smith.
(b) Daisy Renton.
(c) Sheila Birling.
(d) Mrs. Birling.

3. At the beginning of the play, what does Arthur offer Gerald?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Water.
(c) Port.
(d) Beer.

4. Why does Arthur say he refused Eva Smith and her coworkers’ request for a raise?
(a) Because he couldn't afford it.
(b) Because he never gives raises.
(c) Because he has a “duty to keep labor costs down” (17).
(d) Because they were bad workers.

5. What does Arthur offer Gerald?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A beer.
(c) Some whiskey.
(d) A cigarette.

6. What does Inspector Goole say has happened?
(a) A young woman has committed suicide by swallowing disinfectant.
(b) There has been an accident on the road outside.
(c) There has been a shooting.
(d) A storm has caused damage.

7. Why does Sheila not leave when Arthur dismisses her?
(a) She doesn't want to.
(b) She wants to find out what happens.
(c) Inspector Goole asks her to stay.
(d) She doesn't listent to Arthur.

8. Who reenters after Sybil?
(a) Sheila.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Eric.

9. What does Gerald say Daisy Renton said about her parents?
(a) They are divorced.
(b) They are dead.
(c) She can't find them.
(d) They were abusive.

10. Who does Sheila call the “wonderful Fairy Prince” (37)?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Gerald.
(c) Inspector Goole.
(d) Eric.

11. To whom does Inspector Goole speak first when he enters?
(a) Gerald.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Sheila.
(d) Sybil.

12. What does Arthur say Eva Smith and her coworkers did after their request for a raise was refused?
(a) Quit.
(b) Held a demonstration.
(c) Went on strike.
(d) Kept working.

13. Why does Inspector Goole says it is better that Sheila stay even though he has finished questioning her?
(a) Because if she leaves now, she will think Eva Smith’s suicide was all her fault.
(b) Because the pary won't be fun without her.
(c) Because her father has ordered her to.
(d) Because she needs to find out what happens next.

14. When does Inspector Goole say Eva Smith was fired?
(a) End of September, 1910.
(b) November 1911.
(c) July 1914.
(d) January 1912.

15. What does Gerald say Daisy Renton drank at the hotel where they talked?
(a) Wine and beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Port and lemonade.
(d) Port and whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eric say Sybil and Sheila are doing in the next room?

2. Where does Gerald say he met Daisy Renton?

3. What is the name of the shop that hired Eva Smith?

4. How does Sheila respond when Sybil calls Inspector Goole “impertinent” (31)?

5. Why does Gerald not respond when Inspector Goole asks him if he was in love with Daisy Renton?

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