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1
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What does Sheila accept in the context of responsibility?

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Sheila accepts blame

Sheila recognizes her part in the events leading to the tragedy

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What does Sheila’s character represent in the play?

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Hope for the future

Sheila’s acceptance of blame signifies a potential for change in attitudes

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How does Eric feel about his actions?

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Guilt and a sense of blame

Eric is troubled by his role in the situation and feels remorse

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What unrealistic expectations does Eric face as a man?

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Unrealistic expectations of being a ‘man’ at the time

Societal pressures impact Eric’s behavior and decisions

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What does Gerald’s character illustrate about social hypocrisy?

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Presents himself as respectable but has an affair

Gerald’s actions highlight the gap between public image and private behavior

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What does the Inspector suggest about the impact of individual actions?

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We are members of one body

The Inspector emphasizes interconnectedness and collective responsibility

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What does the phrase ‘chain of events’ refer to?

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The interconnected consequences of actions

It underscores how individual actions can lead to significant outcomes

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How does Gerald react to the suicide incident?

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He distances himself from the issue

Gerald expresses discomfort with the situation and avoids responsibility

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Fill in the blank: The Inspector states, ‘It’s better to ask for the earth than to ______.’

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take it

This highlights the importance of seeking justice rather than exploiting others

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What does the Inspector mean by ‘one Eva Smith has gone’?

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Represents the many lives affected by societal issues

Eva Smith symbolizes the countless individuals suffering under capitalism

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True or False: Sheila believes that girls like Eva would refuse money.

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False

Sheila acknowledges the desperation of those in need

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What does Eric’s relationship with Eva signify?

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The downfalls of class and privilege

Eric’s treatment of Eva reflects the power dynamics in society

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What does Gerald’s character resist?

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Change

Despite being part of the younger generation, Gerald clings to traditional values

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What does the Inspector’s presence symbolize?

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Moral conscience and social responsibility

The Inspector serves as a catalyst for self-reflection among the characters

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How does the Inspector describe his own stature?

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Need not be a big man, but creates an impression of massiveness

This suggests that authority is not solely based on physical presence

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What does the phrase ‘girls aren’t cheap labour’ imply?

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Women deserve respect and dignity

This challenges the commodification of women in society

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What does Sheila’s reaction to her mother’s comments reveal?

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She views them as cruel and vile

Sheila’s response indicates her growing awareness and moral stance

18
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What theme is highlighted by the quote ‘We are responsible for each other’?

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Social responsibility

19
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True or False: The character of Mr. Birling believes in individualism over community.

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True

20
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Fill in the blank: The theme of _____ is evident when the Inspector reveals the interconnectedness of the characters’ actions.

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interconnectedness

21
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Which character states, ‘I don’t see why she should suicide? She’d had a lot to say - far too much - so she had to go.’?

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Mrs. Birling

22
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What does the quote ‘You never told me that. I wouldn’t have done it.’ suggest about guilt?

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It implies that ignorance does not absolve one of guilt.

23
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Multiple Choice: Who says ‘If you don’t like that, then you can go to hell!’? A) Eric B) Sheila C) Mr. Birling

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A) Eric

24
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What does the Inspector’s final speech emphasize?

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The importance of collective responsibility.

25
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True or False: Sheila Birling undergoes significant character development throughout the play.

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True

26
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Fill in the blank: The concept of _____ is represented by the character of Eva Smith.

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social injustice

27
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Which theme is represented by the quote ‘We are all members of one body’?

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Social unity

28
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What does the quote ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor - they’re people’ challenge?

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It challenges the exploitation of workers.

29
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Multiple Choice: Who represents the theme of moral hypocrisy? A) Inspector Goole B) Gerald Croft C) Mrs. Birling

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C) Mrs. Birling

30
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What theme does the quote ‘You must understand that a lot of young men’ refer to?

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Gender inequality

31
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True or False: The play suggests that the younger generation is more open to change than the older generation.

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True

32
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Fill in the blank: The theme of _____ is illustrated by the character’s refusal to accept responsibility.

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denial

33
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What does the Inspector’s statement ‘Each of you helped to kill her’ signify?

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It signifies shared guilt among the characters.

34
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Multiple Choice: What does Gerald’s character represent? A) Traditional values B) Progressiveness C) Indifference

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A) Traditional values

35
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What theme is reflected in the quote ‘I did it all for her sake’?

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Misguided intentions

36
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True or False: The play concludes with a clear resolution and moral clarity.

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False

37
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Fill in the blank: The theme of _____ is explored through the downfall of Eva Smith.

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class struggle

38
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Which character’s quote ‘I was in a state when a girl of that sort’ reveals class prejudice?

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Mrs. Birling

39
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What does the phrase ‘fire and blood and anguish’ in the Inspector’s final speech refer to?

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The consequences of ignoring social responsibility.

40
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Multiple Choice: Who states, ‘I’ll never, never do it again’? A) Sheila B) Eric C) Gerald

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A) Sheila

41
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What theme does the quote ‘It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it’ illustrate?

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Moral ethics

42
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True or False: The Inspector’s character can be interpreted as a symbol of social conscience.

A

True

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