English - An Inspector Calls Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
What is the main setting of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The Birling family’s dining room in 1912
True or False: The play is set in the 1940s.
False
What is the name of the inspector who visits the Birlings?
Inspector Goole
Fill in the blank: The play explores themes of ________ responsibility.
social
What does the inspector reveal about Eva Smith?
She committed suicide after being mistreated by the Birlings.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary theme of the play? A) Love B) Responsibility C) War
B) Responsibility
True or False: The character of Mr. Birling is a strong believer in socialism.
False
What does Sheila Birling do when she learns about her role in Eva’s demise?
She feels guilty and remorseful.
Fill in the blank: The play is often described as a ________ play.
morality
What is the significance of the inspector’s final speech?
It emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and collective guilt.
Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling represent in the play? A) Youth B) Authority C) Change
B) Authority
What is the relationship between Sheila Birling and Eric Birling?
They are siblings.
True or False: The play ends with a sense of resolution and closure.
False
What role does the setting play in the themes of the play?
It highlights the contrast between the privileged and the working class.
Fill in the blank: The character of Inspector Goole is often interpreted as a ________ figure.
moral
What does Gerald’s character reveal about the upper class?
He shows their hypocrisy and moral failings despite their social status.
Multiple Choice: Which character undergoes the most significant change throughout the play? A) Mr. Birling B) Sheila Birling C) Inspector Goole
B) Sheila Birling
What event triggers the inspector’s visit?
The suicide of Eva Smith.
True or False: The play suggests that individuals are responsible for each other’s welfare.
True
What does the inspector’s name, Goole, suggest about his character?
It suggests he is a ghostly figure or an embodiment of conscience.
Fill in the blank: The play critiques ________ attitudes towards the working class.
capitalist
How does the play’s structure contribute to its themes?
It uses a series of interrogations to reveal the interconnectedness of the characters’ actions.
What is the significance of the play’s title, ‘An Inspector Calls’?
It highlights the unexpected nature of the inspector’s visit and the moral questioning that follows.
