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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What honor does Birling imagine is soon coming to him? (from Act One, pages 5 – 13)

A military service medal.

Businessman of the Year.

A knighthood.

A cabinet position in the government.

2.

What is the most likely explanation for Goole allowing Eric to have a drink? (from Act Three, pages 48 - 54)

Goole perhaps thinks that Eric having even more alcohol will make him more likely to reveal the truth about what happened between him and his mother on the subject of Eva Smith.

Goole thinks that the drunker Eric gets, the more likely he is to remain quiet about his involvement with Eva.

Goole perhaps thinks that Eric having even more alcohol will make him more likely to reveal the truth about what happened between him and Eva Smith.

Goole believes that the drunker Eric gets, the more likely he is to win his arguments with Sheila.

3.

What is significant about Birling’s response to Eric’s protestations that it is the girl’s death that matters the most? (from Act Three, pages 58 – 67)

Birling's comments suggest that he values the death of his unborn grandchild more than that of the child's mother.

Birling’s response is to refer to the money Eric stole. This suggests that to Birling, the money is more important than the loss of a life.

Birling's comments suggest that he is glad the girl is dead.

Birling’s response is to refer to Eric's apparent lack of sexual morality, which he thinks will reflect badly on him and the family.

4.

Who is Meggarty? (from Act Two, pages 28 - 40)

One of Birling's most loyal customers.

A local priest known for upright behavior, but who is referenced as being around prostitutes.

One of Gerald's best friends.

A local politician known for upright behavior, but who is referenced as being around prostitutes.

5.

Which character tells Sheila that a frequently absent husband is a consequence of being married to a businessman? (from Act One, pages 5 – 13)

Mrs. Birling.

Gerald.

Mr. Birling.

Eric.

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