Sheila Birling

Question 1

Name a quote which shows Sheila’s emotional intelligence.

Answer 1

‘It’s just that I can’t help thinking about this girl.’

Question 2

Finish the quote - “But these girls aren’t cheap labour…. “

Answer 2

‘They’re people.’

Question 3

Name a quote which shows Sheila’s immaturity.

Answer 3

‘Yes, go on mummy.’

Question 4

Name a quote which shows Sheila’s jealousy towards Eva Smith/Daisy Renton.

Answer 4

‘She was a very pretty girl too, with big dark eyes, and that didn’t make it any better.’

Question 5

Fill in the gap - “If she’d been some miserable plain little …….., I don’t suppose I’d have done it.”

Answer 5

‘Creature’

Question 6

Name a quote that shows Sheila is most affected by the Inspector’s words.

Answer 6

‘The point is, you don’t seem to have learnt anything.’

Question 7

Complete the quote - “Fire and blood and…….”

Answer 7

‘Anguish’

Question 8

Name a quote where Sheila continually apologises.

Answer 8

‘And I know I’m to blame - and I’m desperately sorry’

Question 9

Fill in the gap - “………, isn’t it a beauty?”

Answer 9

‘Mummy’

Question 10

Name a quote where Sheila starts to challenge her parents.

Answer 10

‘Its you two who are being childish.’