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6. What was Sheila Birling's involvement in Eva Smith's death?
- She refused her help due to the fact Eva used the Birling family name.
- She bullied her because of her class and status.
- She got her fired from a department store because of jealousy and being in a bad mood.
- She had her fired from her job because Eva lead a strike on unfair pay.
7. What was Eric's involvement in Eva Smith's death?
- He had a relationship with her, stole money for her but she left.
- He was violent and cruel towards her.
- He fired her due to jealously and anger.
- He refused her help.
8. Does Sybil Birling hold strong views typical to that time period?
- No - she is the most laid-back and accepting.
- Yes - she believes in the class system and women are to serve men.
- No - she represents changing views.
- Yes - but they change at the end of the play.
9. Who is Gerald engaged to?
- Sheila Birling
- Daisy Renton
- Eva Smith
- Sybil Birling
10. What does the Inspector do at the end of the play?
- Sums up the morals and teachings of the play.
- Arrests the family.
- Leaves without speaking.
- Takes members of the family away for further questioning.
11. Who is the Inspector?
- A professional man there to question the family and move the plot forward.
- A friend of Arthur Birling.
- A well-known member of the Police Force.
- A man that the family know well and is just a casual character in the play.
12. What is Gerald's involvement in Eva's death?
- He fired her after she asked for a pay rise.
- He fired her from her job at a department store.
- He had an affair with her during the summer and then left her.
- He had an affair with her and got her pregnant.
13. What is Eric's big secret in the play?
- He fired Eva Smith from a job.
- He is a drunk.
- He is the father of Eva Smith's unborn baby.
- He doesn't like his father.
14. At the end, what does Sybil have to face?
- Eric's drinking problems and the fact he was the father of an unborn baby.
- Her part in the death of Eva Smith and how she believes it will strongly affect her.
- The fact that Sheila has changed and is no longer an innocent child.
- The idea that the Birling name has been disrespected more as the night has gone on.
15. How did Arthur Birling contribute to Eva Smith's death?
- He had her fired because she lead a strike on unfair pay.
- He had a relationship with her and stole money for her.
- He had her fired due to jealousy.
- He had an affair with her and was ashamed of it.
16. How does Gerald act at the end of the play?
- Acts on his instincts and finds out the Inspector is a fraud.
- Is more worried about his reputation than anything else.
- Stays quiet and doesn't accept blame.
- Changes his ways and accepts responsibility.
17. Who does Sybil Birling work with?
- The local council.
- A women's charity organisation.
- A department store.
- The family business.
18. What is Arthur Birling?
- A business owner.
- A factory owner.
- A department store owner.
- A corner-shop owner.
19. At the end of the play, does Sheila accept responsibility?
- No - she believes everyone else is to blame.
- Yes - along with Gerald.
- Yes - along with Eric.
- No - she thinks she has done nothing wrong.
20. Does he accept responsibility for his actions at the end of the play?
- No - he refuses to accept any blame.
- No - he's more bothered about his reputation.
- Yes - along with Sheila.
- Yes - he was the only one to do so.