Quotation Quiz: Inspector

Question 1

Stage direction
The doorbell announces the arrival of the inspector, interrupting Mr Birling expressing his capitalist views

Answer 1

‘Sharp ring’

Question 2

The inspector is described as a powerful man

Answer 2

‘ an impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness’

Question 3

Direct, shocking language used by the inspector to describe Eva’s death

Answer 3

‘ burnt her inside out’
Visceral imagery

Question 4

The inspector is a catalyst, questioning the characters, one at a time. The audience sees that they are all part of a ….. collectively responsible for Eva’s death

Answer 4

‘Chain of events’

Question 5

Priestley’s deliberate use of emotive language to gain sympathy from the audience?

Answer 5

‘Few friends’ lonely, half starved’ and ‘ desperate’
Inspector about Eva Smith

Question 6

The inspector( as the voice of Priestley) reminds Mr Birling of his need to use his position in society to help others

Answer 6

‘ public men… have responsibilities as well as privileges’

Question 7

In his final speech, the inspector reminds us this was not an isolated case. There are other men and women in society who need help

Answer 7

‘Millions and millions and millions of Eva smiths and John Smiths still left’
(Final speech)

Question 8

The main message of the play- we must take responsibly for one another

Answer 8

‘ we don’t live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other’
(Final speech)

Question 9

Google explains that the lesson of social responsibility is unavoidable. If people do not choose to learn it they will be made to on earth ( in war) or after death (hell)

Sheila repeats these words at the end of the play, suggesting that she has taken on the inspectors role

Answer 9

‘ fire and blood and anguish’

Question 10

The telephone ringing at the end of the play Muriel’s the ringing of the doorbell at the beginning. Both sound effects herald the arrival of an inspector

Answer 10

‘ rings sharply’