Mr Birling

Question 1

Complete the quote - “For lower costs and…”

Answer 1

‘Higher prices’

Question 2

Name a quote which demonstrates Mr Birling’s feelings towards Sheila and Gerald’s engagement.

Answer 2

‘Your engagement to Sheila means a tremendous lot to me’

Question 3

What word does Mr Birling use to refer to socialists in Act One?

Answer 3

‘Cranks’

Question 4

Fill in the gap: “Obviously it has nothing whatever to do with the …….. girl’s suicide.”

Answer 4

‘Wretched’

Question 5

Name a quote which shows that Mr B would still pay money to protect his reputation.

Answer 5

‘Look, Inspector - I’d give thousands - yes, thousands’

Question 6

What does the quote show? - “It isn’t going to do us much good. The press might easily take it up.”

Answer 6

‘Birling’s obsession with his public image.’

Question 7

Complete the quote - “There’ll be a…”

Answer 7

‘Public scandal’

Question 8

Name a quote that shows that Mr B is arrogant, and he is a hypocrite.

Answer 8

‘It’s about time you learnt to face a few responsibilities.’

Question 9

Fill in the gap: “The famous ………………. who know it all.”

Answer 9

‘Younger generation’

Question 10

Fill in the gap: “I speak as a ………… business-man.”

Answer 10

‘Hard-headed’