An inspector calls GCSE Flashcards
(31 cards)
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
What is the setting of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
The Birling family’s dining room in 1912
What social issue is primarily addressed in ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility and class inequality
True or False: The play is set during World War I.
False
What is the name of the inspector in the play?
Inspector Goole
Fill in the blank: The Birling family is celebrating _______.
Sheila’s engagement to Gerald Croft
What does Inspector Goole reveal about each character?
Their involvement in the death of Eva Smith
Who is the first character to be questioned by the Inspector?
Arthur Birling
What does Arthur Birling represent in the play?
Capitalist views and self-interest
What is Sheila’s initial reaction to the Inspector’s questioning?
She is defensive and in denial
How does the character of Gerald Croft respond to the Inspector?
He attempts to protect himself and shows some empathy
True or False: Eva Smith is a fictional character in the play.
True
What does the Inspector symbolize in the play?
Social conscience and moral responsibility
What does Mrs. Birling believe about her social status?
She believes it gives her the right to judge others
How does Eric Birling react to the Inspector’s revelations?
He becomes increasingly guilt-ridden and defensive
What lesson does the play convey about individual actions?
Every action has consequences for others
Fill in the blank: The play ends with a _______.
telephone call about a real suicide
What is the significance of the play’s title?
It emphasizes the role of the Inspector as a moral judge
Who is responsible for Eva Smith’s death according to the Inspector?
Each member of the Birling family and Gerald Croft
What does the Inspector’s final message to the Birlings imply?
That society must change and take care of its members
True or False: The play is a critique of socialism.
False
What role does the character of Edna play in the story?
The Birlings’ maid, representing the working class
What is the dramatic irony present in the play?
The audience knows more about the future than the characters do
How does Sheila’s character change throughout the play?
She evolves from a naive girl to a more socially aware individual
