inspector calls key quotes Flashcards
(26 cards)
Who is the character that famously says, ‘We are responsible for each other’?
Inspector Goole
True or False: Sheila Birling states, ‘I know I’m to blame.’
True
Fill in the blank: Arthur Birling’s view on community is that ‘a man has to make his own ______.’
way
What does the Inspector mean when he says, ‘Each of you helped to kill her.’?
He implies that each character contributed to Eva Smith’s demise.
Who says, ‘I don’t think we want any further details of this disgusting affair’?
Gerald Croft
Multiple Choice: Which character expresses the idea of ‘social responsibility’? A) Arthur Birling B) Inspector Goole C) Sheila Birling
B) Inspector Goole
What does Eric Birling mean when he states, ‘I was in that state when a man drinks too much’?
He refers to his irresponsible behavior due to alcohol.
True or False: The Inspector represents the voice of capitalism.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor - they’re ______.’
people
Who argues, ‘You never came near me’?
Sheila Birling
What does the Inspector mean by ‘public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges’?
He emphasizes that those in power must consider the impact of their actions on others.
Multiple Choice: Which character is most concerned with social status? A) Sheila B) Eric C) Arthur
C) Arthur
True or False: Gerald Croft acknowledges his part in Eva’s downfall.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘I did not like her manner. She’d impertinently ______ me.’
refused
Who says, ‘It was simply disgusted me at the time’?
Sybil Birling
What is the significance of the quote, ‘You must understand that a lot of young men?’
It reflects the attitudes towards women and relationships during the time.
True or False: The play’s ending suggests that the characters have learned from their mistakes.
False
Fill in the blank: ‘If you don’t come down sharply on some of these people, they’d soon ______.’
ask for the earth
Who states, ‘I’ll tell you what I told her’?
Inspector Goole
What does Sheila mean by saying, ‘I’ll never let it happen again’?
She expresses her commitment to change her behavior.
Multiple Choice: Which character believes they can escape responsibility? A) Sybil Birling B) Inspector Goole C) Eric Birling
A) Sybil Birling
True or False: The Inspector’s final speech emphasizes the importance of collective responsibility.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re behaving like a ______.’
hysterical child
Who claims, ‘I don’t know. Perhaps we may look forward to a time when we can go back to our ordinary lives’?
Gerald Croft
