Inspector calls quotes Flashcards
What is the significance of the quote ‘We are responsible for each other’?
It highlights the theme of social responsibility in the play.
Who says the quote ‘I don’t see why I should help him’?
Sheila Birling.
Fill in the blank: ‘You never told me what happened after that ______.’
last summer.
True or False: The Inspector represents social conscience.
True.
What does Gerald Croft mean when he says, ‘I didn’t feel like I could help her’?
It reflects his moral ambiguity and reluctance to take responsibility.
Who is described as ‘a pretty, lively girl’?
Eva Smith.
Multiple Choice: Who is the first character to be interrogated by the Inspector? A) Arthur Birling B) Sheila Birling C) Gerald Croft
B) Sheila Birling.
What is the context of the quote ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor—they’re people’?
It emphasizes the exploitation of workers, specifically women.
True or False: Eric Birling claims that he was ‘drunk’ when he first met Eva Smith.
True.
Fill in the blank: ‘I was in a ______ state when I met her.’
bad.
What does the Inspector mean by ‘One Eva Smith has gone, but there are millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left’?
It underscores the ongoing social issues and the need for collective responsibility.
Who is associated with the quote ‘You must understand that a lot of young men…’?
Gerald Croft.
What does Arthur Birling claim about the future in the quote ‘The Titanic is unsinkable’?
It reflects his hubris and lack of foresight.
True or False: Sheila’s character undergoes significant development throughout the play.
True.
What does the quote ‘I had her turned out of a job’ reveal about Sybil Birling?
It shows her lack of empathy and social class prejudices.
Fill in the blank: ‘I blame the ______.’
parents.
Who expresses the idea that ‘Public men have responsibilities as well as privileges’?
Inspector Goole.
Multiple Choice: Which character is most resistant to change? A) Eric B) Sheila C) Mr. Birling
C) Mr. Birling.
What is the significance of the quote ‘It’s too late. She’s dead’?
It emphasizes the irreversible consequences of their actions.
Who states, ‘We are not alone. We are members of one body’?
Inspector Goole.
True or False: The play ends with a sense of closure and resolution.
False.
What does Sheila mean when she says, ‘I’ll never, never do it again’?
It signifies her realization and commitment to change.
Fill in the blank: ‘You don’t understand anything. You never ______.’
did.
What does the Inspector’s final message imply about society?
It suggests that society must learn from its mistakes to avoid repeating them.
Who says, ‘I wasn’t in love with her or anything’?
Gerald Croft.
Multiple Choice: Which character is most concerned about public opinion? A) Sheila B) Sybil C) Eric
B) Sybil.
What does the quote ‘You all helped to kill her’ signify?
It indicates the collective guilt of the Birling family.
