Inspector Calls Quotes Flashcards
What does the Inspector say about responsibility in the play?
We are responsible for each other.
Who said, ‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair’?
Sheila Birling.
Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t like that, then I will tell you that a man has to make his own ______.’
decisions.
True or False: The Inspector’s role is to bring the characters to justice.
False.
What is the significance of the quote ‘Each of you helped to kill her’?
It emphasizes collective responsibility.
Who expresses the idea that ‘a man has to make his own way’?
Arthur Birling.
Multiple choice: Who says, ‘I was in a bad temper’? A) Eric B) Gerald C) Arthur
A) Eric
What does the Inspector mean by ‘fire and blood and anguish’?
It refers to the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Fill in the blank: ‘We are all _______ for one another.’
members of one body.
True or False: The Inspector is a character who represents the moral conscience of society.
True.
Who says, ‘That’s something this public school and hat shop has to look after’?
Sheila Birling.
What does the quote ‘You never told me’ signify in the play?
It highlights secrets and lack of communication among the characters.
Who is referred to as ‘the girl’ in the play?
Eva Smith.
Multiple choice: Who claims, ‘I did not like her manner’? A) Gerald B) Sheila C) Mrs. Birling
C) Mrs. Birling
What does Eric’s statement ‘I’m ashamed of it’ reveal about his character?
It shows his regret and moral conflict.
Fill in the blank: ‘Public men, Mr. Birling, have ______.’
responsibilities.
True or False: The play suggests that wealth and social status exempt individuals from responsibility.
False.
What does Sheila mean when she says, ‘I know I’m to blame’?
She acknowledges her part in Eva’s demise.
Who states, ‘I don’t see why I should help him’?
Gerald Croft.
What is the significance of the Inspector’s final words?
They serve as a warning about the consequences of indifference.
Multiple choice: Who expresses the view that ‘it was simply absurd for this girl to commit suicide’? A) Mrs. Birling B) Sheila C) Eric
A) Mrs. Birling
Fill in the blank: ‘There are millions and millions of ______.’
Eva Smiths.
True or False: Gerald shows complete remorse for his actions.
False.
Who says, ‘I’m not going to be put off by that’?
Inspector Goole.
What does the quote ‘You must understand that a lot of young men’ imply about societal attitudes?
It reflects the dismissive attitudes towards women and their struggles.
What does the Inspector reveal about the interconnectedness of society?
He shows that everyone’s actions impact others.
