Mr Birlingg Flashcards
What is the setting of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The play is set in the Birling family’s dining room in 1912.
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley.
True or False: The play takes place over multiple days.
False. The play takes place in a single evening.
What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility and the impact of individual actions on others.
Fill in the blank: The character of Inspector Goole represents _____.
social conscience.
Who is the first character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Sheila Birling.
What is the significance of the character Eva Smith?
Eva Smith is the victim whose life is affected by the actions of the Birling family.
Multiple choice: Which character is a businessman and father in the play? A) Eric B) Arthur C) Gerald
B) Arthur.
What event prompts the arrival of the Inspector?
The suicide of Eva Smith.
True or False: Gerald Croft had a romantic relationship with Eva Smith.
True.
What does the Inspector reveal about each character’s connection to Eva Smith?
Each character played a role in her downfall, highlighting their moral failings.
Fill in the blank: The play critiques the ____ of the upper class.
hypocrisy.
Who is the last character to be interrogated by the Inspector?
Mr. Arthur Birling.
What is the Inspector’s final message to the Birlings?
We are all responsible for each other.
Multiple choice: What does Inspector Goole symbolize? A) Capitalism B) Socialism C) Ignorance
B) Socialism.
What is the dramatic irony present in the play?
The audience knows the consequences of the characters’ actions, while they do not.
True or False: The play ends with a clear resolution for the characters.
False. The ending is ambiguous and unsettling.
What does the character of Sheila Birling represent in the play?
The potential for change and awareness in the younger generation.
Fill in the blank: The play is often seen as a critique of _____.
capitalism.
Who is described as a ‘hard-headed businessman’?
Mr. Arthur Birling.
What does the Inspector use to make the Birlings confront their actions?
He presents evidence and testimonies about Eva Smith’s life.
Multiple choice: Which character is revealed to be an alcoholic? A) Eric B) Gerald C) Arthur
A) Eric.
What is the significance of the Inspector’s name, ‘Goole’?
It suggests he is a supernatural figure or a ‘ghoul’ representing moral judgment.
True or False: The play was written before World War II.
True.
What role does class play in the interactions between characters?
Class influences their attitudes, behaviors, and sense of responsibility.
Fill in the blank: The play advocates for a sense of _____.
community.
What is the ultimate fate of the character Eva Smith?
She commits suicide after being rejected and mistreated by the Birlings.
