Mrs Birling

Question 1

Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Answer 1

J.B. Priestley

Question 2

What is the primary theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Answer 2

Social responsibility

Question 3

In which year is ‘An Inspector Calls’ set?

Answer 3

1912

Question 4

What significant event is occurring in the background during the play?

Answer 4

World War I

Question 5

Who is the character that represents the voice of social conscience?

Answer 5

The Inspector

Question 6

True or False: Mrs. Birling is a strong advocate for the working class.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling is the ______ of the Brumley Women’s Charity Organization.

Answer 7

Chairman

Question 8

What is Mrs. Birling’s attitude towards Eva Smith?

Answer 8

She looks down on her and refuses to help her.

Question 9

What does the Inspector reveal about the Birling family’s involvement with Eva Smith?

Answer 9

Each member contributed to her downfall.

Question 10

Short answer: How does Mrs. Birling react to the Inspector’s questioning?

Answer 10

She becomes defensive and dismissive.

Question 11

What does Mrs. Birling believe about her social status?

Answer 11

She believes it makes her superior and entitled.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: What is Mrs. Birling’s relationship to Arthur Birling?

Answer 12

Wife

Question 13

True or False: Mrs. Birling accepts responsibility for her actions.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling’s last name is ______.

Answer 14

Birling

Question 15

Short answer: What lesson does Mrs. Birling fail to learn by the end of the play?

Answer 15

The importance of community and collective responsibility.

Question 16

What does the Inspector symbolize in the play?

Answer 16

Moral authority and social justice.

Question 17

Multiple Choice: Which character does Mrs. Birling blame for Eva Smith’s death?

Answer 17

Eric Birling

Question 18

True or False: Mrs. Birling is portrayed as a sympathetic character.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The play critiques the ______ class’s attitudes towards the poor.

Answer 19

upper

Question 20

What is one of Mrs. Birling’s key traits?

Answer 20

Arrogance

Question 21

Short answer: How does the Inspector challenge Mrs. Birling’s views?

Answer 21

By exposing her hypocrisy and lack of empathy.

Question 22

What does Mrs. Birling insist about her family’s image?

Answer 22

That it must remain untarnished.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling think about the lower classes?

Answer 23

They are responsible for their own misfortunes.

Question 24

True or False: Mrs. Birling shows compassion towards Eva Smith.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling’s primary concern is her ______.

Answer 25

Reputation

Question 26

Short answer: How does Priestley use Mrs. Birling’s character?

Answer 26

To critique societal norms and class prejudice.