english Inspector Calls Flashcards
(27 cards)
Who is the author of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
J.B. Priestley
In what year was ‘An Inspector Calls’ first performed?
1945
What is the main theme of ‘An Inspector Calls’?
Social responsibility
True or False: The play is set in the early 20th century.
True
What is the name of the inspector in the play?
Inspector Goole
Fill in the blank: The Birling family is celebrating _______.
Sheila’s engagement
What does Inspector Goole investigate?
The suicide of Eva Smith
Multiple Choice: Which character is known for being a capitalist? A) Eric B) Sheila C) Arthur Birling
C) Arthur Birling
What does the inspector’s arrival symbolize?
The intrusion of social conscience
Who is Gerald Croft?
Sheila’s fiancé
True or False: The play ends with a clear resolution of the characters’ guilt.
False
What is the significance of the character Eva Smith?
She represents the struggles of the working class.
Fill in the blank: The play critiques _______ society.
capitalist
What does the inspector reveal about each character?
Their complicity in Eva Smith’s downfall.
Multiple Choice: Who is the first character questioned by the inspector? A) Sheila B) Arthur C) Sybil
B) Arthur
What is the inspector’s final message to the Birlings?
We are responsible for each other.
What does the play suggest about the future of society?
It can improve if people take responsibility.
Who claims to have loved Eva Smith?
Gerald Croft
True or False: Sheila Birling evolves throughout the play.
True
What role does Sybil Birling play in the story?
She is the mother and a prominent socialite.
Fill in the blank: Eric Birling is portrayed as _______.
irresponsible and troubled
What is the inspector’s true identity suggested to be?
A supernatural or moral figure.
Multiple Choice: What does Arthur Birling think about the future? A) It will improve B) It will decline C) It is unpredictable
A) It will improve
What dramatic technique is used throughout the play?
Dramatic irony
