Mr Birling

Question 1

What four traits does mr birling show

Answer 1

Business minded
Confident
Ambitious
Selfish

Question 3

Who is Mr. Birling?

Answer 3

Mr. Birling is a prominent businessman and the father of the Birling family in ‘An Inspector Calls’.

Question 4

What is Mr. Birling’s attitude towards social responsibility?

Answer 4

Mr. Birling believes in individualism and prioritizes profit over social responsibility.

Question 5

True or False: Mr. Birling is a socialist.

Answer 5

False.

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling’s profession is __________.

Answer 6

a manufacturer.

Question 7

What does Mr. Birling think about the Titanic?

Answer 7

He believes it is unsinkable, symbolizing his hubris and shortsightedness.

Question 8

How does Mr. Birling react to the Inspector’s inquiries?

Answer 8

He is defensive and attempts to dismiss the Inspector’s authority.

Question 9

Multiple Choice: What does Mr. Birling value most?

Answer 9

A) Family B) Profit C) Community D) Education

Question 10

What is Mr. Birling’s relationship with his children?

Answer 10

He is authoritative and expects them to follow his business interests.

Question 11

True or False: Mr. Birling supports the idea of collective responsibility.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

What is Mr. Birling’s attitude towards World War I?

Answer 12

He dismisses the idea of war, believing it will not happen.

Question 13

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling is primarily concerned with __________.

Answer 13

his business and social status.

Question 14

What does Mr. Birling say about the future?

Answer 14

He is optimistic, believing that society will progress economically.

Question 15

Multiple Choice: Who does Mr. Birling believe is responsible for the death of Eva Smith?

Answer 15

A) The Inspector B) The Government C) The Working Class D) No one

Question 16

How does Mr. Birling treat Eva Smith?

Answer 16

He fires her from her job for demanding higher wages.

Question 17

What does Mr. Birling’s character represent in the play?

Answer 17

He represents capitalist values and the lack of social conscience.

Question 18

True or False: Mr. Birling believes in the importance of family loyalty.

Answer 18

True.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling’s views are challenged by __________.

Answer 19

the Inspector.

Question 20

What does Mr. Birling’s reaction to the Inspector reveal about his character?

Answer 20

It reveals his arrogance and unwillingness to accept responsibility.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: What does Mr. Birling hope for his daughter’s engagement?

Answer 21

A) A business merger B) A romantic union C) A political alliance D) A social event

Question 22

How does Mr. Birling view the role of government?

Answer 22

He believes government should support business interests.

Question 23

What is Mr. Birling’s ultimate concern at the end of the play?

Answer 23

His reputation and the potential scandal.

Question 24

True or False: Mr. Birling changes his views by the end of the play.

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: Mr. Birling's character is often seen as a symbol of __________.

Answer 25

capitalism.

Question 26

What does Mr. Birling's dismissal of the Inspector signify?

Answer 26

It signifies his refusal to acknowledge the consequences of his actions.

Question 27

What is Mr. Birling's final reaction to the Inspector's visit?

Answer 27

He is relieved when he thinks the Inspector is a fraud.

Question 29

When you m…. , you’ll be marrying at a very ….. time , there will be p…., prosperity (wealth), and rapid p……

Answer 29

Marry good peace progress

Question 30

A h…. Looking man with easy m…… but rather provincial (country ) s…..

Answer 30

Heavy manners speech

Question 31

A man has to m… his … …- has to …. After ……..

Answer 31

Man own way look himself

Question 32

Quote about responsibility

Answer 32

If we were responsible for everything that happened to everybody we’d had anything to do with, it would be very awkward

Question 33

What does mar birking say about coming down hard on workers

Answer 33

If you don’t come down sharply on some of these people they’d soon be asking for the earth

Question 34

Quote about socialism and idea of collective responsibility

Answer 34

Community and all that none sense

Question 35

Preostly hughlihhting need for change by making the older look foolish

Answer 35

The famous younger generation who know it all

Question 36

His ideas about labour costs and pay

Answer 36

Lower costs and higher prices

Question 37

Perhaps we may look ……. To a ….. when the crofts and ……. Are no longer ………… but are ………. Together

Answer 37

Forward time birding’s competing working

Question 38

His opinions on Sheila’s marriage

Answer 38

Gerald is better than her , his marriage will help his business

Question 39

Quote to show he feels Gerald could have done better

Answer 39

Feels you might’ve done better for yourself socially . Mr b is anxious and vulnerable and doesn’t want to admit he is lower than the crofts

Question 40

Quote to show he dislikes his authorities challenged

Answer 40

Inspector I’ve told you before I don’t like your tone nor the way your handling this inquiry