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AI Mrs Birling Flashcards

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Who is Mrs Birling in ‘An Inspector Calls’?

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Mrs Birling is the wife of Arthur Birling and the mother of Sheila and Eric Birling.

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What social class does Mrs Birling represent?

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Mrs Birling represents the upper middle class and embodies the attitudes of the wealthy elite.

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True or False: Mrs Birling is sympathetic towards the working class.

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False

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What is Mrs Birling’s attitude towards social responsibility?

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Mrs Birling believes in personal responsibility and is dismissive of social responsibility.

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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling is the chairwoman of the __________.

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Brumley Women’s Charity Organization

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What does Mrs Birling think about Eva Smith’s request for help?

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Mrs Birling believes Eva Smith’s request for help is inappropriate and refuses assistance.

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Multiple Choice: Which character does Mrs Birling blame for Eva Smith’s death?

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D. Eric Birling

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How does Mrs Birling react to the Inspector’s questioning?

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Mrs Birling is defensive and tries to assert her authority.

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True or False: Mrs Birling accepts any blame for her role in Eva Smith’s downfall.

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False

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What does Mrs Birling’s character suggest about the attitudes of the time?

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Her character suggests a lack of empathy and a rigid adherence to social class distinctions.

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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling is described as __________ and __________.

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cold; unsympathetic

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What is Mrs Birling’s relationship with her children?

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She is controlling and often critical, particularly of her son Eric.

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Multiple Choice: What does Mrs Birling think of her husband’s business decisions?

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B. She supports them unconditionally.

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How does Mrs Birling view the Inspector?

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She views him as an inferior and tries to intimidate him.

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True or False: Mrs Birling is a character that evolves throughout the play.

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False

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What does Mrs Birling’s final line in the play reveal about her character?

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It reveals her persistent denial and refusal to accept responsibility.

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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling believes that __________ is the cause of social issues.

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lack of personal responsibility

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Multiple Choice: Which theme is most associated with Mrs Birling’s character?

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C. Class and social responsibility

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What is Mrs Birling’s view on charity?

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She believes charity should be given selectively and not to those she deems unworthy.

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True or False: Mrs Birling is portrayed as a progressive character.

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False

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How does Mrs Birling’s character contribute to the play’s message?

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Her character illustrates the dangers of ignorance and the lack of social responsibility.

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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling refers to Eva Smith as a __________.

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girl of that sort

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What does Mrs Birling’s reaction to the Inspector reveal about her personality?

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It reveals her arrogance and inability to accept criticism.

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Multiple Choice: Mrs Birling’s attitude towards her family can be described as:

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A. Authoritarian

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How does Mrs Birling view her daughter’s engagement to Gerald Croft?

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She views it as advantageous and socially acceptable.

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True or False: Mrs Birling feels guilt for her actions.

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False

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What does Mrs Birling’s refusal to see her faults suggest about her character?

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It suggests she is entrenched in her beliefs and incapable of self-reflection.

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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling believes that the poor must __________.

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help themselves

29
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What event catalyzes the Inspector’s investigation?

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The suicide of Eva Smith.

30
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Multiple Choice: How does Mrs Birling perceive the Inspector’s authority?

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B. As an unwelcome intrusion

31
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True or False: Mrs Birling is the first character to speak when the Inspector arrives.

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False

32
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How does Mrs Birling’s dialogue reflect her views on gender roles?

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Her dialogue often reflects traditional views, emphasizing male authority.

33
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s views are primarily influenced by her __________.

A

social status

34
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What does the Inspector’s approach to questioning reveal about Mrs Birling?

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It reveals her defensiveness and unwillingness to acknowledge her failures.

35
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Multiple Choice: What does Mrs Birling prioritize above all?

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A. Social reputation

36
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True or False: Mrs Birling is portrayed as a caring mother.

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False

37
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How does Mrs Birling’s character contrast with that of Sheila Birling?

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Sheila shows growth and empathy, while Mrs Birling remains unchanged.

38
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s final words indicate her belief that the Inspector is a __________.

A

hoax

39
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What does Mrs Birling’s character symbolize?

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She symbolizes the entrenched attitudes of the upper class.

40
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Multiple Choice: How does Mrs Birling respond to the Inspector’s claims?

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C. With disbelief and contempt

41
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True or False: Mrs Birling’s character is meant to evoke sympathy from the audience.

A

False

42
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How does Mrs Birling’s perspective on charity differ from that of the Inspector?

A

The Inspector advocates for social responsibility, while Mrs Birling sees it as conditional.

43
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s lack of compassion is evident when she says, ‘I did not like her manner.’ This reflects her __________.

A

prejudice

44
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What does Mrs Birling’s insistence on social superiority reveal about her character?

A

It reveals her arrogance and sense of entitlement.

45
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Multiple Choice: Which character does Mrs Birling dismiss as unworthy?

A

B. Eva Smith

46
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True or False: Mrs Birling changes her views by the end of the play.

A

False

47
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How does Mrs Birling’s character reflect the theme of generational conflict?

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Her rigid views clash with the more progressive attitudes of younger characters.

48
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling believes that __________ is the root of social problems.

A

lack of discipline

49
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What does Mrs Birling’s attitude towards the Inspector highlight about her character?

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It highlights her dismissive and condescending nature.

50
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Multiple Choice: What aspect of society does Mrs Birling represent?

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A. The upper class

51
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True or False: Mrs Birling is a character that embodies change and progress.

A

False

52
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How does Mrs Birling’s final reaction to the Inspector contribute to the play’s message?

A

It emphasizes the themes of denial and refusal to accept responsibility.

53
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s character can be described as __________ and __________.

A

self-righteous; hypocritical

54
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What is Mrs Birling’s view on the role of women in society?

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She believes women should uphold traditional values and support their husbands.

55
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Multiple Choice: How does Mrs Birling perceive herself in relation to others?

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C. Superior

56
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True or False: Mrs Birling shows any remorse for her actions.

A

False

57
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How does Mrs Birling’s character serve as a critique of the upper class?

A

Her character illustrates the moral failings and social irresponsibility of the elite.

58
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling believes that people should be judged by their __________.

A

social standing

59
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What does Mrs Birling’s eventual denial of the Inspector’s authority represent?

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It represents the refusal of the upper class to confront their complicity in social issues.

60
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Multiple Choice: What does Mrs Birling insist on regarding her family’s reputation?

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B. It must be protected at all costs.

61
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True or False: Mrs Birling is open to change and new ideas.

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False

62
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How does Mrs Birling’s dialogue reflect her ignorance of social issues?

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Her comments reveal a lack of understanding and compassion for the struggles of the working class.

63
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s character is often seen as a __________ of the older generation.

A

stereotype

64
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What lesson does Mrs Birling’s character impart about privilege?

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It imparts the lesson that privilege can blind individuals to the suffering of others.

65
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Multiple Choice: How does Mrs Birling react to the news of Eva Smith’s death?

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A. Indifferently

66
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True or False: Mrs Birling believes she has done nothing wrong.

A

True

67
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What is the significance of Mrs Birling’s name in the play?

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Her name suggests a connection to her social status and her role as a matriarch.

68
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Fill in the blank: Mrs Birling’s character exemplifies the theme of __________ and __________.

A

hypocrisy; denial

69
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How does Mrs Birling’s perspective on responsibility differ from the Inspector’s?

A

She believes in individual responsibility rather than collective social responsibility.

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