An Inspector Calls Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
In what year was ‘An Inspector Calls’ first performed?
1945
What is the primary setting of the play?
The Birling family’s dining room
True or False: The play is set during World War II.
False
What is the central theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
Who is the mysterious inspector in the play?
Inspector Goole
Fill in the blank: The play critiques the ______ of the upper class.
hypocrisy
What is the significance of the character Eva Smith?
She represents the consequences of the Birlings’ actions.
Which character is the father of the Birling family?
Arthur Birling
Who is Sheila Birling’s fiancé?
Gerald Croft
What was Arthur Birling’s profession?
Businessman
True or False: The inspector reveals that Eva Smith was a wealthy woman.
False
What does the inspector reveal about each character’s involvement with Eva Smith?
Each character played a role in her demise.
What does the phrase ‘We are all responsible for each other’ signify in the play?
It emphasizes collective social responsibility.
How does Gerald Croft initially react to the Inspector’s questioning?
He tries to deflect and minimize his involvement.
What does Sheila Birling learn by the end of the play?
She learns the importance of social awareness and responsibility.
Fill in the blank: The inspector arrives after the ______ of Eva Smith.
death
What is the dramatic irony present in Arthur Birling’s speech about the future?
He is confident about a prosperous future, unaware of the impending wars.
Who is the character that represents the younger generation in the play?
Sheila Birling
What does Sybil Birling represent in the context of the play?
The older generation’s refusal to accept responsibility.
True or False: Inspector Goole is a supernatural figure.
True
What is the main conflict in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The conflict between individual responsibility and social responsibility.
How does the play end?
The family receives a phone call about a real inspector.
