AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Question 1

Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Answer 1

J.B. Priestley

Question 2

What is the setting of ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Answer 2

The Birling family’s dining room in 1912

Question 3

True or False: The play is set in the post-World War II era.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?

Answer 4

Social responsibility

Question 5

Who is Inspector Goole?

Answer 5

A mysterious inspector investigating the death of Eva Smith

Question 6

Fill in the blank: The character _______ is the father of the Birling family.

Answer 6

Arthur Birling

Question 7

What does the inspector reveal about Eva Smith?

Answer 7

She committed suicide after being mistreated by the Birlings.

Question 8

Which character is described as a ‘hard-headed business man’?

Answer 8

Arthur Birling

Question 9

True or False: Sheila Birling is initially an unsympathetic character.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the significance of the character Gerald Croft?

Answer 10

He represents the upper class and its moral failings.

Question 11

Multiple choice: What does the inspector symbolize? A) Authority B) Socialism C) Guilt D) All of the above

Answer 11

D) All of the above

Question 12

Who ultimately accepts responsibility for Eva Smith’s death?

Answer 12

Sheila Birling

Question 13

Fill in the blank: The play critiques the _______ of the upper class.

Answer 13

Hypocrisy

Question 14

What event does the inspector’s arrival coincide with?

Answer 14

The engagement of Sheila Birling and Gerald Croft

Question 15

True or False: The play ends with a clear resolution.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

What does the inspector’s final speech emphasize?

Answer 16

The interconnectedness of society and the importance of caring for one another.

Question 17

Multiple choice: Which character is most resistant to change? A) Sheila B) Eric C) Arthur D) Gerald

Answer 17

C) Arthur

Question 18

What does Birling’s speech about the Titanic symbolize?

Answer 18

The hubris of the upper class and the illusion of invincibility.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Eric Birling is revealed to have _______ Eva Smith.

Answer 19

Imposed himself on

Question 20

What is the relationship between Sheila and Gerald?

Answer 20

They are engaged to be married.

Question 21

Who is the first character to be interrogated by the inspector?

Answer 21

Sheila Birling

Question 22

True or False: The play is structured as a traditional three-act play.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

What is the inspector’s message regarding the future?

Answer 23

We must learn from our mistakes to create a better future.

Question 24

Multiple choice: What does the name ‘Goole’ suggest about the inspector? A) He is supernatural B) He is a detective C) He is a friend D) None of the above

Answer 24

A) He is supernatural

Question 25

What does Sheila’s character represent in the play?

Answer 25

The potential for change and social awareness.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The inspector uses _______ to make the characters confront their actions.

Answer 26

Guilt

Question 27

What does the term 'collective responsibility' mean in the context of the play?

Answer 27

The idea that everyone is responsible for the welfare of others.

Question 28

Who is the last character to be questioned by the inspector?

Answer 28

Arthur Birling

Question 29

True or False: The play endorses capitalist values.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What is the significance of the title 'An Inspector Calls'?

Answer 30

It emphasizes the importance of social responsibility and accountability.