The Generation Gap

Question 1

“You began to …….. And now you’ve stopped………………” - Sheila

Answer 1

“…….. Learn something …… You’re ready to go in the same old way”

Question 2

“The girls dead ………………- and ………” - Eric

Answer 2

“The girls dead and we all helped to kill her - and that’s what matters”

Question 3

“If you don’t come down ………………….” Mr birling

Answer 3

“………… Sharply on some of these people, they’d soon be asking for the earth”

•contrasts to what Eric and Sheila have to say about the situation

Question 4

Who does Priestley point out that are more capable to change and why

Answer 4

The younger generation because they are not set in their ways

Question 5

What does Sheila repeat that the inspector says and what does this show

Answer 5

“Fire blood and anguish” - shows impact the inspector had on her, she’s changed and matured

Question 6

What is the difference between how the younger and older generation feel about the situation

Answer 6

The younger birlings feel more remorse about their involvement in Eva’s death, unlike the older birlings

Question 7

Who mocks the younger generation and why

Answer 7

Mr birling mocks the younger generation for being affected by the inspector

Question 8

“It frightens me ……….” - Sheila

Answer 8

“…….. The way you talk”