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Flashcards in Mr Birling Deck (10)
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1
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Complete the quote - “For lower costs and…”

A

‘Higher prices’

2
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Name a quote which demonstrates Mr Birling’s feelings towards Sheila and Gerald’s engagement.

A

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

3
Q

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

A

‘Cranks’

4
Q

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

A

‘Wretched’

5
Q

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

A

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

6
Q

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

A

‘Birling’s obsession with his public image.’

7
Q

Complete the quote - “There’ll be a…”

A

‘Public scandal’

8
Q

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

A

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

9
Q

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

A

‘Younger generation’

10
Q

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

A

‘Hard-headed’