Mrs Birling Flashcards
What is Mrs. Birling’s attitude towards social responsibility?
Mrs. Birling exhibits a strong sense of privilege and a lack of social responsibility.
True or False: Mrs. Birling supports the charity organization she leads.
False. She is dismissive of those in need, as seen in her treatment of Eva Smith.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling is a member of the __________.
Brumley Women’s Charity Organization.
How does Mrs. Birling react to the Inspector’s questioning?
She is defensive and tries to assert her authority.
What does Mrs. Birling believe about her social class?
She believes her social class makes her superior to others.
Multiple Choice: What is Mrs. Birling’s initial response to the Inspector’s investigation?
C. She refuses to accept any responsibility.
What is Mrs. Birling’s relationship with her children?
She is controlling and often critical, especially towards Sheila.
True or False: Mrs. Birling is sympathetic towards Eva Smith’s plight.
False. She shows no sympathy and blames Eva for her situation.
What does Mrs. Birling’s character represent in the play?
She represents the older generation’s lack of social conscience.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling is described as being __________ and __________.
arrogant; self-righteous.
How does Mrs. Birling’s attitude change throughout the play?
Her attitude remains largely unchanged; she remains obstinate and unrepentant.
What is Mrs. Birling’s reaction to her husband’s views on the Inspector?
She dismisses her husband’s concerns and insists on her own perspective.
Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling think of the working class?
B. She looks down on them and believes they are to blame for their own problems.
What does Mrs. Birling’s final statement reveal about her character?
It reveals her inability to accept any guilt or responsibility for her actions.
True or False: Mrs. Birling is the first character to be interrogated by the Inspector.
False. Sheila is interrogated first.
What does Mrs. Birling suggest should be done about Eva Smith?
She suggests that Eva should have taken responsibility for her own actions.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling’s character is often seen as a critique of __________.
the upper class.
What does Mrs. Birling’s name suggest about her character?
Her name suggests a sense of respectability and social status.
Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling prioritize above all?
A. Her family’s reputation.
How does Mrs. Birling’s character contribute to the play’s themes?
She embodies the themes of class disparity and the refusal to accept societal responsibility.
True or False: Mrs. Birling shows any remorse by the end of the play.
False. She shows no remorse.
What does the Inspector imply about Mrs. Birling’s role in Eva Smith’s death?
He implies that her lack of compassion contributed to Eva’s tragic fate.
Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling believes that __________ is the key to maintaining social order.
strict adherence to social class.
What is Mrs. Birling’s view on the importance of family reputation?
She believes it is paramount and must be protected at all costs.
Multiple Choice: How does Mrs. Birling view the Inspector?
C. As an unwarranted intrusion into her family affairs.
