Act 1
The engagement of Gerald and Sheila.
How was Sheila involved with Eva?
Eva worked at the clothing store Sheila shopped in. Sheila got her fired because Eva looked better in a dress that she was trying on and was jealous of her.
Which character knew Eva Smith under the name Daisy Renton?
Gerald Croft met Eva as Daisy Renton.
How is Mrs. Birling involved with Eva? Under what name did Mrs. Birling meet Eva?
Which character had an affair with Eva Smith and was presumed to be the father of the child Eva Smith was expecting?
Gerald Croft
Why is the Birling family visited by Inspector Goole?
They are visited because Eva Smith has committed suicide and he believes that everyone had a part in her death.
How does Sheila feel knowing that she could have been responsible for the death of Eva?
She is genuinely sad and feels responsible.
Where did Gerald meet Daisy?
At the Stalls Bar at the palace.
Mrs. Birling states that Eva was pregnant when she went to ask for assistance, why did she decide not to help her?
What does Mr. Birling do to confirm Gerald's suspicion of Inspector Goole?
He calls the Colonel Roberts and he confirms that there is no Inspector Goole.
How did Mr. Birling know Eva Smith?
Eva Smith worked at his company.
What is Mr. Birling's reaction to Inspector Goole? Does he know him?
Mr. Birling is suspicious of Inspector Goole, he states that he knows the majority of the police officers and he has never seen him.
After meeting Daisy (aka Eva), where does Gerald take her?
He takes her to a hotel and they have a meal. Daisy tells him about herself and how she lost her job at the factory and the clothing shop although she never mentioned exactly which ones she worked at.
Who turns out to be the father of Eva's baby? Where did he meet Eva? Where was he getting the money from?
Eric Birling is the father of Eva's baby and he also met her at the Palace Bar. Eric was stealing money from Mr. Birlings factory.
What does Gerald do after confirming that there is no Inspector Goole ?
He calls the infirmary to see if anyone has been admitted for drinking disinfectant. They confirm that no one has committed suicide in months.
Why did Mr. Birling fire Eva Smith?
Inspector Goole says he has just transferred to the Brumley Police Force.
Initially, what were Gerald's intentions towards Daisy?
He wanted to help her, he provided her with a room and some money to help her. Afterwards, she became his mistress.
1. Mr. Birling firing her from his factory.
2. Sheila getting her fired from the clothing store.
3. Gerald's affair.
4. Eric's affair and pregnancy.
5. Mrs. Birling denying her assistance from her non profit organization.
How does everyone react to knowing that there is no Inspector Goole and no death?
They are relieved but Sheila says that everything the inspector said was true.
Did Mr. Birling offer Eva her job back? What was Eva's reaction?
Mr. Birling offers Eva her job back but with the same salary. Eva refuses.
Which character seems to be drinking alot during the engagement celebration.
Eric Birling.
How does Mrs. Birling react when she finds out Gerald had an affair with Daisy (aka Eva) ?
She is disgusted.
What does Gerald tell the family after Inspector Goole leaves?
He tells them that he spoke to another officer and there is no Inspector Goole in the Brumley Police force.
The phone rings one last time at the Birling residence, who is it ?
It was the police stating that a girl just died on her way to the Infirmary after swallowing disinfectant. A police Inspector is on his way to their house to ask them some questions.