Inspector Calls Social Classes

Question 1

How is Gerald portrayed during the stage directions?

Answer 1

“well-bred young man-about-town.” Act 1.

Question 2

What does Sheila say to defend lower class women, and what act is it in?

Answer 2

“These girls aren’t cheap labour- they’re people.” Act 1.

Question 3

What does Mr Birling exclaim about Eva Smith for being a lower class woman using the Birling name, and what act is it in?

Answer 3

“Damned impudence!” Act 2.

Question 4

What does Sheila say to warn the Birlings to not look down upon Eva Smith for being lower class, and what act is it in?

Answer 4

“You mustn’t try to build up a wall between us and that girl.” Act 2.

Question 5

What does the Inspector say about the immensity of the lower class in his final speech, and what act is it in?

Answer 5

“there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths left with us.” Act 3.