Eva Smith Flashcards
What social class does Eva Smith represent?
Eva Smith represents the working class.
True or False: Eva Smith is a central character that never appears on stage.
True.
What event triggers the investigation into Eva Smith’s life?
Her suicide triggers the investigation.
Fill in the blank: Eva Smith was employed at ______ before being fired.
Birling and Company.
What was the reason for Eva Smith’s dismissal from her job?
She led a strike for higher wages.
How does Sheila Birling contribute to Eva Smith’s downfall?
She had Eva Smith fired from her job at a department store out of jealousy.
Which character in the play had a romantic relationship with Eva Smith?
Gerald Croft.
True or False: Gerald Croft helped Eva Smith by providing her with financial support.
True.
What name does Eva Smith use while staying at the seaside hotel?
Daisy Renton.
What was the impact of Eva Smith’s death on the Birling family?
It forces them to confront their social responsibilities.
Multiple Choice: What does the Inspector symbolize in the play? A) Capitalism B) Social Responsibility C) Individualism
B) Social Responsibility.
Fill in the blank: Eva Smith’s story highlights the issues of ______ in society.
Social injustice.
What does the Inspector reveal about the interconnectedness of the characters’ actions?
He shows how each character’s actions contributed to Eva’s demise.
True or False: Eva Smith is portrayed as a passive character throughout the play.
False.
What lesson does the Inspector convey regarding the treatment of others?
He emphasizes the importance of empathy and social responsibility.
How does Eric Birling’s actions affect Eva Smith?
He gets her pregnant and then fails to take responsibility.
What does the character of Eva Smith ultimately represent?
The struggles of the lower class and the consequences of neglect.
Fill in the blank: The play ‘An Inspector Calls’ is set in ______.
1912.
What major theme does Eva Smith’s story illustrate?
The theme of social responsibility.
How does the play’s ending reflect on the character of Eva Smith?
It suggests that her story is a cautionary tale about the consequences of selfishness.
Multiple Choice: What profession does Eva Smith aspire to? A) Teacher B) Businesswoman C) Model
C) Model.
True or False: The Inspector’s investigation is solely about Eva Smith’s death.
False.
What does the Inspector mean by ‘We are all responsible for each other’?
He stresses the interconnectedness of society and individual actions.
Short Answer: What does Eva Smith’s character reveal about gender roles in early 20th century Britain?
It highlights the limited opportunities and harsh realities faced by women.
