Inspector calls quotes Flashcards
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
What is the primary theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
True or False: The Inspector’s name is Inspector Goole.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other.’ This quote emphasizes the theme of ______.
collective responsibility
What does the Inspector represent in the play?
Moral conscience and social justice
Which character says, ‘I’m not a baby. I never was.’?
Sheila Birling
Multiple Choice: Which character is most affected by the Inspector’s visit? A) Arthur Birling B) Sheila Birling C) Eric Birling D) Sybil Birling
B) Sheila Birling
What does Arthur Birling’s character primarily represent?
Capitalism and self-interest
True or False: The play is set in the early 20th century.
True
Complete the quote by the Inspector: ‘Each of us has to ______.’
make his own way
Who is the first character questioned by the Inspector?
Sheila Birling
What does the Inspector reveal about Eva Smith?
She committed suicide.
Which character states, ‘I don’t see why I should help him?’
Eric Birling
True or False: The Inspector’s arrival signifies a turning point in the Birling family’s life.
True
What is the significance of the character Eva Smith?
She symbolizes the struggles of the working class.
Fill in the blank: ‘You must understand that a man has to make his own ______.’
way
Who does the Inspector suggest is responsible for Eva’s death?
Everyone in the Birling family
Which quote reflects Sheila’s transformation throughout the play?
‘I know. I had her turned out of the work.’
What does the phrase ‘fire and blood and anguish’ suggest about the future?
It suggests dire consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Multiple Choice: What does Sybil Birling represent? A) Socialism B) Upper class values C) Youth D) Industrialism
B) Upper class values
True or False: Eric’s drinking problem is a minor theme in the play.
False
What lesson does the Inspector want the characters to learn?
They must take responsibility for their actions.
Fill in the blank: ‘We are all ______ for one another.’
responsible
Who says, ‘I did nothing I’m ashamed of?’
Sybil Birling
What does the Inspector’s final speech warn about?
The dangers of ignoring social responsibility.
What event does the play center around?
The suicide of Eva Smith
True or False: The play ends with a sense of resolution and closure.
False
Who is the last character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Gerald Croft
What does the Inspector mean by ‘we are all members of one body’?
It suggests interconnectedness in society.
What does Gerald’s character represent?
The complicity of the upper class
Complete the quote: ‘You never came near me.’ This is said by ______.
Eva Smith
What is the Inspector’s role in the narrative?
He acts as a catalyst for change.
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re behaving like a ______.’
hysterical woman
What does the Inspector’s investigation reveal about the Birling family?
Their moral failings and hypocrisy.
Which character is described as ‘a pretty girl in her twenties’?
Eva Smith
True or False: The play promotes the idea of individualism over collectivism.
False
What is the significance of the play’s title, ‘An Inspector Calls’?
It highlights the theme of social accountability.
Who declares, ‘I don’t want to play around with the lives of people?’
Eric Birling
What does the Inspector suggest about the future if changes are not made?
It will lead to conflict and suffering.
Multiple Choice: Which character has the most significant change during the play? A) Arthur Birling B) Sheila Birling C) Eric Birling D) Sybil Birling
B) Sheila Birling
Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t like this business, then you can go out and ______.’
find another
What does the Inspector’s arrival symbolize?
The intrusion of moral scrutiny.
True or False: The play critiques the capitalist society of its time.
True
Who states, ‘I suppose it was inevitable’?
Gerald Croft
What does the phrase ‘the time will come’ imply?
A warning about future consequences.
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in ______.’
trouble
What is the Inspector’s final message to the Birlings?
They must learn to care for others.
Who is portrayed as the most socially aware character?
Sheila Birling
Complete the quote: ‘You’re behaving like a ______.’
child
True or False: The Inspector is a supernatural being.
True
What does the character of Sybil Birling represent?
The moral blindness of the upper class.
Fill in the blank: ‘Their lives are not __________.’
our concern
Who says, ‘I don’t know, perhaps it’s because im ashamed of us?’
Eric Birling
What does the Inspector’s questioning reveal about family dynamics?
They are fraught with denial and avoidance.
Complete the quote: ‘You’re not going to stop me, I’m going to ______.’
tell the truth
True or False: The play suggests that social change is possible.
True
What does the Inspector mean when he says, ‘There are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left in the world today’?
The struggle of the working class continues.
Fill in the blank: ‘I’m not going to take any more ______.’
nonsense
Who expresses regret over their actions towards Eva Smith?
Sheila Birling
What does the Inspector’s final warning signify?
The consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Complete the quote: ‘We are all ______.’
responsible
True or False: The play ends ambiguously, leaving the audience to reflect.
True
What does the character of Eva Smith symbolize?
The oppressed working class.
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re not going to get away with it. You’ll ______.’
pay
Which character is resistant to the Inspector’s message?
Sybil Birling
What might the Inspector’s character suggest about societal change?
It requires collective awareness and action.
Complete the quote: ‘It’s not just a matter of ______.’
money
True or False: The play is a critique of individualism.
True
What does the Inspector’s character challenge in the Birlings?
Their complacency and moral indifference.
Fill in the blank: ‘We are all members of one ______.’
body
What does the final act of the play suggest about the future?
It is uncertain and contingent on social change.
