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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Sheila call the “wonderful Fairy Prince” (37)?
2. What interrupts Arthur’s monologue?
3. What do Gerald and Sheila say about Alderman Joe Meggarty?
4. What two characters say they have never known Eva Smith?
5. What does Eric say Sybil and Sheila are doing in the next room?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is unusual about Inspector Goole’s behavior with the photograph of Eva Smith?
2. What does Sheila mean when she references “purple-faced old men”?
3. What is Sheila’s reaction when Inspector Goole shows her the photograph of Eva Smith?
4. How does Sheila react when Gerald says he met Daisy Renton at the Palace Music Hall?
5. What is significant about Arthur’s mention of Russia in his monologue?
6. What is ironic about Sybil’s statement that “men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business” (7)?
7. What is ironic when Arthur mentions “silly pessimistic talk” and says Gerald and Sheila are “marrying at a very good time ... and soon it’ll be an even better time” (9)?
8. In what way does Arthur sound suspicious of Inspector Goole?
9. Why does Arthur leave the room?
10. What opportunity does Arthur see in Gerald and Sheila’s engagement?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Arthur’s statements to Gerald indicate he is aware of a difference in class between the Birling and the Croft families. In fact, class is a theme running throughout the play. Write a compare/contrast essay exploring the difference in class between the Birling and the Croft families and how that affects how each responds to the revelations about them in the play.
Essay Topic 2
Though other settings are mentioned in the play’s dialogue, the entirety of the play “An Inspector Calls” is set inside one room in the Birling home with no time interruption between acts. Write an essay exploring how the author’s choice to set the story in only one location affects the play.
Essay Topic 3
One of the themes introduced in the play is that of universal morality. Is there a universal ethic to which we must all subscribe? Write an essay exploring whether or not you agree with Inspector Goole that the five other major characters – Arthur, Sybil, Eric, Sheila, and Gerald – are responsible for the suicide of Eva Smith/Daisy Renton/Mrs. Birling.
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