Shelia Birling

Question 1

Who is Sheila Birling?

Answer 1

Sheila Birling is one of the main characters in J.B. Priestley’s play ‘An Inspector Calls’.

Question 2

What is Sheila’s relationship to Gerald Croft?

Answer 2

Sheila is engaged to Gerald Croft.

Question 3

What event triggers Sheila’s feelings of guilt?

Answer 3

Sheila feels guilty after realizing her actions led to the dismissal of Eva Smith from her job.

Question 4

True or False: Sheila is initially portrayed as a naive character.

Answer 4

True.

Question 5

Fill in the blank: Sheila Birling represents the ________ generation in the play.

Answer 5

younger

Question 6

How does Sheila’s character change throughout the play?

Answer 6

Sheila becomes more socially aware and takes responsibility for her actions.

Question 7

What does Sheila’s character symbolize?

Answer 7

Sheila symbolizes the potential for change and social responsibility in the younger generation.

Question 8

What does Sheila say when she realizes her role in Eva’s demise?

Answer 8

She expresses regret and acknowledges that she had a hand in Eva’s suffering.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What is Sheila’s reaction to the Inspector’s questioning? A) Anger B) Indifference C) Guilt

Answer 9

C) Guilt

Question 10

What does Sheila’s initial reaction to the engagement ring signify?

Answer 10

It signifies her initial materialistic values and the societal pressures of her class.

Question 11

True or False: Sheila defends her parents’ actions throughout the play.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

What lesson does Sheila learn by the end of the play?

Answer 12

She learns the importance of social responsibility and the impact of her actions on others.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Sheila is the daughter of ________ Birling.

Answer 13

Arthur

Question 14

How does Sheila’s attitude towards the Inspector differ from her father’s?

Answer 14

Sheila is more receptive and willing to accept the Inspector’s message, while her father is dismissive.

Question 15

What is Sheila’s attitude towards her brother, Eric?

Answer 15

She shows concern for Eric and tries to support him throughout the play.

Question 16

Multiple Choice: Which character does Sheila confront about their treatment of Eva Smith? A) Gerald B) Mrs. Birling C) Mr. Birling

Answer 16

B) Mrs. Birling

Question 17

What does Sheila’s character reveal about gender roles in the early 20th century?

Answer 17

Her character illustrates the limitations and expectations placed on women during that time.

Question 18

True or False: Sheila is the only character to fully acknowledge her guilt.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

What does the Inspector’s final message to Sheila suggest?

Answer 19

It suggests that everyone is responsible for one another and must learn from their mistakes.

Question 20

Fill in the blank: Sheila’s character development is a key theme of ________ in the play.

Answer 20

social responsibility

Question 21

How does Sheila react when she learns the Inspector is not a real police officer?

Answer 21

She is initially shocked but reflects on the lessons learned rather than the legitimacy of the Inspector.

Question 22

What does Sheila’s plea to her parents at the end of the play indicate?

Answer 22

It indicates her desire for change and a break from the old values of her family.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: What does Sheila do when she hears about the Inspector’s visit? A) Laugh B) Cry C) Argue

Answer 23

B) Cry

Question 24

How does Sheila’s perspective on class differences evolve during the play?

Answer 24

She becomes more critical of the class system and recognizes its injustices.