Eva Smith

Question 1

What social class does Eva Smith represent?

Answer 1

Eva Smith represents the working class.

Question 2

True or False: Eva Smith is a central character that never appears on stage.

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

What event triggers the investigation into Eva Smith’s life?

Answer 3

Her suicide triggers the investigation.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: Eva Smith was employed at ______ before being fired.

Answer 4

Birling and Company.

Question 5

What was the reason for Eva Smith’s dismissal from her job?

Answer 5

She led a strike for higher wages.

Question 6

How does Sheila Birling contribute to Eva Smith’s downfall?

Answer 6

She had Eva Smith fired from her job at a department store out of jealousy.

Question 7

Which character in the play had a romantic relationship with Eva Smith?

Answer 7

Gerald Croft.

Question 8

True or False: Gerald Croft helped Eva Smith by providing her with financial support.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What name does Eva Smith use while staying at the seaside hotel?

Answer 9

Daisy Renton.

Question 10

What was the impact of Eva Smith’s death on the Birling family?

Answer 10

It forces them to confront their social responsibilities.

Question 11

Multiple Choice: What does the Inspector symbolize in the play? A) Capitalism B) Social Responsibility C) Individualism

Answer 11

B) Social Responsibility.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Eva Smith’s story highlights the issues of ______ in society.

Answer 12

Social injustice.

Question 13

What does the Inspector reveal about the interconnectedness of the characters’ actions?

Answer 13

He shows how each character’s actions contributed to Eva’s demise.

Question 14

True or False: Eva Smith is portrayed as a passive character throughout the play.

Answer 14

False.

Question 15

What lesson does the Inspector convey regarding the treatment of others?

Answer 15

He emphasizes the importance of empathy and social responsibility.

Question 16

How does Eric Birling’s actions affect Eva Smith?

Answer 16

He gets her pregnant and then fails to take responsibility.

Question 17

What does the character of Eva Smith ultimately represent?

Answer 17

The struggles of the lower class and the consequences of neglect.

Question 18

Fill in the blank: The play ‘An Inspector Calls’ is set in ______.

Answer 18

1912.

Question 19

What major theme does Eva Smith’s story illustrate?

Answer 19

The theme of social responsibility.

Question 20

How does the play’s ending reflect on the character of Eva Smith?

Answer 20

It suggests that her story is a cautionary tale about the consequences of selfishness.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: What profession does Eva Smith aspire to? A) Teacher B) Businesswoman C) Model

Answer 21

C) Model.

Question 22

True or False: The Inspector’s investigation is solely about Eva Smith’s death.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

What does the Inspector mean by ‘We are all responsible for each other’?

Answer 23

He stresses the interconnectedness of society and individual actions.

Question 24

Short Answer: What does Eva Smith’s character reveal about gender roles in early 20th century Britain?

Answer 24

It highlights the limited opportunities and harsh realities faced by women.

Question 25

How does the character of Mrs. Birling respond to Eva Smith’s situation?

Answer 25

She shows disdain and refuses to help her when she seeks aid.