Mrs Birling

Question 1

Before the Inspector (3)

Answer 1

• “Rather cold woman and her husband’s social superior”
• “Arthur, you’re not supposed to say such things”
• “Men with important work to do sometimes have to spend nearly all their time and energy on their business”

Question 2

The Inspector Arrives (6)

Answer 2

• “(Smiling, social) Good evening, Inspector”
• “I beg your pardon?”
• “My husband was Lord Mayor only two years ago”
• “She only had herself to blame”
• “Girls of that class”
• “Go and look for the father of the child, it’s his responsibility”

Question 3

The Inspector Leaves (1)

Answer 3

• “Absolutely ashamed”

Question 4

The Inspector is Fake (3)

Answer 4

• “You’ve argued this very cleverly and I’m most grateful”
• “In the morning they’ll be as amused as we are”
• “Fire and blood and anguish”