AQA Literature paper 2 - an inspector calls Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the significance of the quote ‘We are members of one body’?
It emphasizes the theme of social responsibility
Who says the line ‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair’?
Gerald Croft.
Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t come down sharply on some of these people, they’d soon ____.’
ask for the earth.
True or False: The Inspector represents the voice of the younger generation.
True.
What does the quote ‘It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it’ suggest?
It suggests the importance of moral integrity and social justice.
Who expresses the idea that ‘a man has to make his own way’?
Arthur Birling.
What is the context of the quote ‘Each of us has to share responsibility’?
It reflects the play’s central message about collective responsibility.
Who claims ‘I did not like her manner’?
Sheila Birling.
Multiple Choice: Who says ‘Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges’?
A) Inspector Goole
B) Arthur Birling
C) Gerald Croft
A) Inspector Goole.
What does the quote ‘You’re behaving like a hysterical child tonight’ reveal about Sheila’s character?
It shows her conflict between maturity and childish behavior.
Fill in the blank: ‘The moment I met her, I made up my mind to ____ her.’
marry.
True or False: The Inspector’s arrival symbolizes the intrusion of social conscience.
True.
What does Eric mean when he says, ‘I wasn’t in love with her or anything’?
It indicates his emotional detachment from Eva Smith.
What is the meaning of the quote ‘You must understand that a lot of young men’?
It reflects the attitudes toward class and gender during the period.
Who says ‘I didn’t know it was you’?
Gerald Croft.
What theme is highlighted in the quote ‘You’re not the kind of father a chap could go to when he’s in trouble’?
The theme of family dynamics and lack of communication.
Fill in the blank: ‘I’ve got to cover this up as soon as I can.’ Who says this?
Gerald Croft.
What does the quote ‘I know I’m to blame’ indicate about Sheila’s character development?
It shows her growth in self-awareness and accountability.
Who states ‘I’ll tell you what I told her. Go on, go on!’?
Sheila Birling.
What does the Inspector mean by ‘We are all responsible for each other’?
It underlines the interconnectedness of society.
True or False: The play ends on a note of hope for social change.
False.
What is the significance of the phrase ‘fire and blood and anguish’?
It foreshadows the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Who uses the quote ‘I had done no more than my duty’?
Arthur Birling.
Fill in the blank: ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labour—they’re ____.’
people.
