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“It would be much better if Sheila didn’t listen to this story at all”
Mrs birling
Who said, ‘We are responsible for each other’?
The Inspector
True or False: Sheila Birling shows immediate remorse for her actions.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor - they’re ________.’
People
What does Arthur Birling’s quote about ‘a man has to make his own way’ suggest?
It suggests individualism and self-reliance.
Who states, ‘I would give anything to be in your place’?
Eric Birling
Multiple choice: Who is described as ‘the most prominent member of the family’? A) Sheila B) Arthur C) Eric D) The Inspector
B) Arthur
What is the significance of the quote, ‘You never told me that. You never told me anything’?
It highlights the lack of communication in the Birling family.
True or False: The Inspector represents social conscience.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘I did not like her manner. She’d impertinently ________.’
refused
Who says, ‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair’?
Arthur Birling
What does the quote, ‘We are all members of one body’ imply?
It implies a sense of community and responsibility.
Multiple choice: Who is the first character to recognize their guilt? A) Gerald B) Sheila C) Arthur D) Eric
B) Sheila
True or False: Gerald Croft is entirely guilt-free throughout the play.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘You must understand that a lot of young men—’ ________
‘are in the same position as you.’
What is the context of the quote, ‘I don’t see why she should have been sacked’?
It reflects Sheila’s initial disbelief about her role in Eva Smith’s dismissal.
Who remarks, ‘It’s better to ask for the world than to have it taken away’?
The Inspector
Multiple choice: What does Eric’s quote about ‘a good job’ reveal? A) His ambition B) His desire for approval C) His disdain for work D) His confidence
B) His desire for approval
True or False: The Inspector’s final words are optimistic.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re behaving like a ________.’
hysterical child
What does Sheila mean by saying, ‘I know I’m to blame’?
It shows her acceptance of responsibility.
Who expresses the idea that ‘the past is not a mere matter of fact’?
The Inspector
Multiple choice: Which character says, ‘I did it all on my own’? A) Sheila B) Eric C) Gerald D) Arthur
D) Arthur
True or False: The Inspector is a traditional law enforcer.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t like that, I can ________.’
go away
What is conveyed by the quote, ‘Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges’?
It emphasizes the moral obligations of those in power.
Who states, ‘You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble’?
Eric Birling
