At 2 Summary

Question 1

Who is absent from this whole scene?

Answer 1

Eric

Question 2

What does Gerald atmit to?

Answer 2

His affair with Eva (she introduced herself to him as Daisy Renton. He met her at the Palace bar (hinted to be a place of prostitution). After the summer, Gerald ended the affair. He gave her money so she had enough until the end of the year.

Question 3

What does Sheila do after Gerald reveals his affair?

Answer 3

She gives him back the engagement ring

Question 4

After Sheila returns the engagement ring, who is then interrogated?

Answer 4

Mrs Birling

Question 5

What does Mrs Birling reveal?

Answer 5

Mrs Birling, being head of a charity, turned away a girl who was pregnant and desperate because she called herself “Mrs Birling” and the real Mrs Birling was insulted. The girl was Eva Smith.

Question 6

What does Mrs Birling tell Sheila after Mrs Birlings part to play was revealed?

Answer 6

She tells Eva that the father of the child (Eva’s pregnant with the child) is responsible. During her investigation, she shows no remorse and remains ignorant for Eva’s suicide. She continues to support that it is the father of the child’s responsibility.