Make me some flash cards with An Inspector Calls quotes
(24 cards)
Who is the character that famously says, ‘We are responsible for each other’?
The Inspector
True or False: Sheila Birling initially feels guilty for Eva Smith’s death.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor - they’re ______.’
people
What does Mr. Birling say about the Titanic?
‘Unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable.’
Who said, ‘I did not like her manner’?
Sybil Birling
Multiple Choice: Who is the first character to be interrogated by the Inspector? A) Gerald B) Sheila C) Mr. Birling
C) Mr. Birling
What does the Inspector imply when he says, ‘Each of you helped to kill her’?
That their collective actions contributed to Eva Smith’s death.
True or False: Gerald Croft admits to having an affair with Eva Smith.
True
Who exclaims, ‘I’m not a child, I’m not a child!’?
Sheila Birling
What is the significance of the Inspector’s arrival?
He represents social responsibility and moral accountability.
Fill in the blank: ‘You never understand, you never did. You never even tried.’
Sheila Birling
What does Sybil Birling say about the father of Eva’s child?
‘I blame the young man.’
Multiple Choice: Which character says, ‘Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges’? A) The Inspector B) Sheila C) Gerald
A) The Inspector
Who ultimately shows the most growth in understanding social responsibility?
Sheila Birling
True or False: Mr. Birling believes that there is no such thing as society.
True
What does the Inspector mean when he says, ‘If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish’?
He warns of the consequences of ignoring social responsibility.
Fill in the blank: ‘I don’t think we want any ______.’
further details
Who states, ‘It was simply disgusted’?
Gerald Croft
What does Sheila say about her previous attitude towards Eva?
‘I know I’m to blame.’
Multiple Choice: Who is the last character to be interrogated by the Inspector? A) Gerald B) Sybil C) Eric
C) Eric
What is the final revelation about the Inspector’s identity?
He may not be a real Inspector, suggesting a moral rather than a literal authority.
True or False: The play ends with a sense of unresolved tension about the characters’ futures.
True
Fill in the blank: ‘You’re behaving like a ______.’
hysterical child
Who says, ‘You must understand that a lot of young men?’
Mr. Birling
