Mrs Birling

Question 1

What is Mrs. Birling’s attitude towards social responsibility?

Answer 1

Mrs. Birling exhibits a strong sense of privilege and a lack of social responsibility.

Question 2

True or False: Mrs. Birling supports the charity organization she leads.

Answer 2

False. She is dismissive of those in need, as seen in her treatment of Eva Smith.

Question 3

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling is a member of the __________.

Answer 3

Brumley Women’s Charity Organization.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

She is defensive and tries to assert her authority.

Question 5

What does Mrs. Birling believe about her social class?

Answer 5

She believes her social class makes her superior to others.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: What is Mrs. Birling’s initial response to the Inspector’s investigation?

Answer 6

C. She refuses to accept any responsibility.

Question 7

What is Mrs. Birling’s relationship with her children?

Answer 7

She is controlling and often critical, especially towards Sheila.

Question 8

True or False: Mrs. Birling is sympathetic towards Eva Smith’s plight.

Answer 8

False. She shows no sympathy and blames Eva for her situation.

Question 9

What does Mrs. Birling’s character represent in the play?

Answer 9

She represents the older generation’s lack of social conscience.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling is described as being __________ and __________.

Answer 10

arrogant; self-righteous.

Question 11

How does Mrs. Birling’s attitude change throughout the play?

Answer 11

Her attitude remains largely unchanged; she remains obstinate and unrepentant.

Question 12

What is Mrs. Birling’s reaction to her husband’s views on the Inspector?

Answer 12

She dismisses her husband’s concerns and insists on her own perspective.

Question 13

Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling think of the working class?

Answer 13

B. She looks down on them and believes they are to blame for their own problems.

Question 14

What does Mrs. Birling’s final statement reveal about her character?

Answer 14

It reveals her inability to accept any guilt or responsibility for her actions.

Question 15

True or False: Mrs. Birling is the first character to be interrogated by the Inspector.

Answer 15

False. Sheila is interrogated first.

Question 16

What does Mrs. Birling suggest should be done about Eva Smith?

Answer 16

She suggests that Eva should have taken responsibility for her own actions.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling’s character is often seen as a critique of __________.

Answer 17

the upper class.

Question 18

What does Mrs. Birling’s name suggest about her character?

Answer 18

Her name suggests a sense of respectability and social status.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: What does Mrs. Birling prioritize above all?

Answer 19

A. Her family’s reputation.

Question 20

How does Mrs. Birling’s character contribute to the play’s themes?

Answer 20

She embodies the themes of class disparity and the refusal to accept societal responsibility.

Question 21

True or False: Mrs. Birling shows any remorse by the end of the play.

Answer 21

False. She shows no remorse.

Question 22

What does the Inspector imply about Mrs. Birling’s role in Eva Smith’s death?

Answer 22

He implies that her lack of compassion contributed to Eva’s tragic fate.

Question 23

Fill in the blank: Mrs. Birling believes that __________ is the key to maintaining social order.

Answer 23

strict adherence to social class.

Question 24

What is Mrs. Birling’s view on the importance of family reputation?

Answer 24

She believes it is paramount and must be protected at all costs.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: How does Mrs. Birling view the Inspector?

Answer 25

C. As an unwarranted intrusion into her family affairs.