Inspector Calls Eva Smith

Question 1

What quote emphasises Eva’s beauty to remind the audience that women only have value if they are attractive?

Answer 1

“She had been pretty-very pretty”
Act 1

Question 2

What quote depicts Eva Smith as a microcosm of struggling working class women?

Answer 2

“these young women counting their pennies, in their dingy little back bedrooms.”
Act 1

Question 3

What does Mr Birling comment about Eva Smith when hearing that Eva used the Birling name in the charity case?

Answer 3

“Damned impudence!”
Act 2

Question 4

What does the Inspector say with direct address to hammer in the Birling’s disgraceful actions?

Answer 4

“But each of you helped to kill her.”
Act 3

Question 5

What quote furtherly symbolises Eva as a microcosm when the Inspector gives his final speech to the audience?

Answer 5

“but there are millions and millions and
millions of Eva Smiths”
Act 3