Mr B

Question 1

What is Mr. Birling’s opinion on the Titanic?

Answer 1

Mr. Birling confidently states that the Titanic is ‘unsinkable’.

Question 2

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling believes that a man has to make his own __________.

Answer 2

way

Question 3

True or False: Mr. Birling is portrayed as a forward-thinking character.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What does Mr. Birling emphasize about individualism?

Answer 4

He emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility and self-reliance.

Question 5

Which social class does Mr. Birling represent?

Answer 5

The upper middle class.

Question 6

What is Mr. Birling’s stance on socialism?

Answer 6

He dismisses socialism and believes in capitalism.

Question 7

Complete the quote: ‘A man has to make his own ________.’

Answer 7

way

Question 8

What does Mr. Birling say about community and responsibility?

Answer 8

He suggests that individuals are not responsible for each other.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What does Mr. Birling say about the future? A) It is bright B) It is uncertain C) It is bleak

Answer 9

A) It is bright

Question 10

How does Mr. Birling respond to the Inspector’s questioning?

Answer 10

He becomes defensive and dismissive.

Question 11

What does Mr. Birling predict about the future of the country?

Answer 11

He predicts that there will be no major conflicts or wars.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling calls the Inspector a ‘__________’.

Answer 12

crank

Question 13

True or False: Mr. Birling values social responsibility.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What does Mr. Birling say is the key to success?

Answer 14

Hard work and ambition.

Question 15

What does Mr. Birling refer to when discussing the importance of profit?

Answer 15

He refers to his business and the need to maximize profits.

Question 16

Complete the quote: ‘You’d think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all __________.’

Answer 16

mixed up together like bees in a hive

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which of the following does Mr. Birling NOT believe in? A) Charity B) Individualism C) Community Responsibility

Answer 17

C) Community Responsibility

Question 18

What does Mr. Birling say about the war?

Answer 18

He believes that there will be no war.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling is a __________ businessman.

Answer 19

successful

Question 20

What does Mr. Birling think about the younger generation?

Answer 20

He believes they should adhere to traditional values.

Question 21

True or False: Mr. Birling is open to change and new ideas.

Answer 21

False

Question 22

What does Mr. Birling say about the importance of family?

Answer 22

He believes family is important but prioritizes business and profit.

Question 23

Complete the quote: ‘The way some of these cranks talk and write now, you’d think we were all __________.’

Answer 23

mixed up together

Question 24

What does Mr. Birling’s attitude towards the Inspector reveal about his character?

Answer 24

It reveals his arrogance and lack of empathy.

Question 25

What social issue does Mr. Birling’s character represent?

Answer 25

The capitalist perspective and resistance to social change.