AIC Flashcards
(27 cards)
What does AIC stand for in the context of the play?
AIC stands for ‘An Inspector Calls’.
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The author is J.B. Priestley.
True or False: The play is set in the early 20th century.
True.
In which city does the play take place?
The play takes place in Brumley, a fictional industrial city in England.
What is the central theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The central theme is social responsibility.
Who is the first character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Sheila Birling.
Fill in the blank: The character ________ represents the older generation’s reluctance to change.
Arthur Birling.
What event triggers the Inspector’s visit?
The suicide of a young woman named Eva Smith.
Who does the Inspector reveal was responsible for Eva Smith’s death?
Each member of the Birling family and Gerald Croft is implicated.
True or False: The Inspector is a police officer.
False.
What does the Inspector suggest is connected to the community?
The Inspector suggests that everyone is connected through social responsibility.
Multiple Choice: Which character is most affected by the Inspector’s questioning? A) Arthur B) Sheila C) Eric
B) Sheila.
What does Gerald Croft’s character reveal about the upper class?
He reveals their moral ambiguity and tendency to evade responsibility.
Fill in the blank: The Inspector’s final speech emphasizes the importance of ________.
community.
What is the significance of the Inspector’s final line?
It underscores the play’s message about the consequences of one’s actions.
Who is the last character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Eric Birling.
True or False: The play ends with the Birling family’s unity intact.
False.
What does the character of Eva Smith symbolize?
She symbolizes the struggles of the working class.
Multiple Choice: What does Arthur Birling believe is the key to success? A) Socialism B) Individualism C) Community
B) Individualism.
What does the Inspector’s arrival signify in the play?
It signifies a challenge to the Birlings’ social status and morality.
Fill in the blank: The play critiques the ________ of the upper classes.
hypocrisy.
How does Sheila’s character develop throughout the play?
She evolves from a naive young woman to a more socially aware individual.
What is the role of dramatic irony in the play?
It highlights the contrast between the characters’ beliefs and the audience’s knowledge of social issues.
True or False: The Inspector is eventually revealed to be a fraud.
False.
