AIC Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
Which character delivers the famous line, ‘We are responsible for each other’?
Inspector Goole
True or False: The play is set in the early 20th century.
True
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s full name is Inspector _____ .
Goole
What event prompts the arrival of the Inspector?
The suicide of Eva Smith
Which character states, ‘I don’t see why I should help him’?
Gerald Croft
Multiple Choice: What does the Inspector symbolize in the play? A) Wealth B) Social conscience C) Ignorance
B) Social conscience
Who is the first character to be interrogated by the Inspector?
Mr. Arthur Birling
True or False: Sheila Birling initially accepts her responsibility for Eva’s death.
True
What does the Inspector reveal about the character of Eva Smith?
She worked for the Birling family and faced exploitation.
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s questioning reveals the _____ of each character.
hypocrisy
What role does Gerald Croft play in Eva Smith’s life?
He was her lover for a time.
Multiple Choice: What does Mr. Birling’s attitude represent? A) Progressivism B) Capitalism C) Socialism
B) Capitalism
Which character claims, ‘I did not like her manner’?
Mrs. Sybil Birling
True or False: The play concludes with a sense of resolution and closure.
False
What does the Inspector’s final speech emphasize?
The importance of collective responsibility
Fill in the blank: The play is structured in _____ acts.
three
What is the significance of the title ‘An Inspector Calls’?
It highlights the unexpected arrival of the Inspector and his role in revealing truths.
Multiple Choice: What social class do the Birling family belong to? A) Working class B) Middle class C) Upper class
C) Upper class
Who does the Inspector confront about their selfish actions?
All members of the Birling family
True or False: The play critiques the notion of individualism.
True
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s investigations uncover the _____ of the characters.
guilt
What does Sheila Birling’s character development represent?
Awakening to social issues and responsibility
Multiple Choice: How does the play end? A) With a wedding B) With a police investigation C) With a phone call
C) With a phone call
What is the Inspector’s warning to the Birlings?
That they will be judged for their actions
True or False: The character of Inspector Goole is a traditional police inspector.
False
Fill in the blank: _____ is the character who represents the younger generation’s change in perspective.
Sheila Birling
What does the character of Mrs. Birling represent?
The older generation’s denial of responsibility
Multiple Choice: What does the Inspector imply about the future? A) It is bright B) It is uncertain C) It is predetermined
B) It is uncertain
Who is the last character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Eric Birling
True or False: Eric Birling shows remorse for his actions towards Eva Smith.
True
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s role is to act as a _____ for the audience.
moral compass
What does the play suggest about the interconnectedness of society?
That everyone’s actions affect others.
Multiple Choice: Which character is the most resistant to change? A) Eric B) Gerald C) Mrs. Birling
C) Mrs. Birling
True or False: The play is a critique of the British class system.
True
Fill in the blank: The character of Gerald Croft represents _____ privilege.
male
What is the significance of the Inspector’s name, Goole?
It suggests a ghostly or supernatural presence.
Multiple Choice: What does the character of Eva Smith symbolize? A) Hope B) Sacrifice C) Social injustice
C) Social injustice
What critical social issue does the play address?
Gender inequality and class disparity
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s questions often lead to _____ revelations.
uncomfortable
True or False: The Birlings are portrayed as a dysfunctional family.
False
