Sheila B

Question 1

how does Sheila feel about working class women

Answer 1

‘ but these girls aren’t cheap labour - they are people

Question 2

does Sheila take responsibility

Answer 2

so I’m really responsible
I’ll never do it again
I know I am to blame and I’m desperately sorry
And if I could help her now I would

Question 3

does Sheila realise inspector goole is not real

Answer 3

everything we have said had happened really happened

Question 4

What does Sheila Birling express regret about in the play?

Answer 4

She expresses regret about her role in Eva Smith’s dismissal from her job.

Question 5

True or False: Sheila Birling initially accepts her family’s views without question.

Answer 5

False

Question 6

Fill in the blank: Sheila says, ‘I know I’m _______.

Answer 6

to blame

Question 7

What does Sheila’s attitude towards her engagement to Gerald reveal?

Answer 7

It reveals her growing awareness of social responsibility and her moral conflict.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: How does Sheila react to the Inspector’s questioning? A) Defensively B) Openly C) Indifferently

Answer 8

B) Openly

Question 9

What does Sheila mean when she says, ‘I was really responsible’?

Answer 9

She acknowledges her part in Eva Smith’s tragic fate.

Question 10

True or False: Sheila believes that social class differences do not matter.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What quote shows Sheila’s transformation throughout the play?

Answer 11

‘I don’t know. Perhaps we are all to blame.’

Question 12

Fill in the blank: Sheila is described as ‘a pretty ________ girl.’

Answer 12

young

Question 13

What does Sheila say about her feelings towards the Inspector?

Answer 13

She feels he is right and represents a moral authority.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which quote indicates Sheila’s realization of her privilege? A) ‘I’ll never do it again.’ B) ‘I know I’m to blame.’ C) ‘It was simply disgusting.’

Answer 14

B) ‘I know I’m to blame.’

Question 15

What does Sheila’s character symbolize in the play?

Answer 15

She symbolizes the potential for change and the importance of social conscience.

Question 16

True or False: Sheila’s dialogue reflects her ignorance of social issues.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

Fill in the blank: Sheila’s character arc shows her moving from ________ to awareness.

Answer 17

naivety

Question 18

What does Sheila’s final stance on her family’s actions suggest?

Answer 18

It suggests that she rejects her parents’ values and embraces a more progressive view.

Question 19

Multiple Choice: How does Sheila feel about Gerald’s affair with Eva? A) Indifferent B) Angry C) Understanding

Answer 19

B) Angry

Question 20

What is Sheila’s reaction when she learns about the Inspector’s true identity?

Answer 20

She is shocked and disturbed by the implications of his visit.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Sheila states, ‘It was my ________.’

Answer 21

fault

Question 22

What does Sheila’s character reveal about the younger generation?

Answer 22

It reveals their potential for growth and acceptance of responsibility.

Question 23

True or False: Sheila believes that the past cannot be changed.

Answer 23

True

Question 24

What is the significance of Sheila’s quote, ‘But these girls aren’t cheap labor—they’re people?’

Answer 24

It highlights her growing empathy and understanding of social issues.

Question 25

Multiple Choice: What does Sheila demand from her family after the Inspector's visit? A) Forgiveness B) Change C) Wealth

Answer 25

B) Change

Question 26

How does Sheila's perspective differ from her parents' views?

Answer 26

She advocates for social responsibility, while her parents are more focused on reputation and class.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: Sheila's development is a critique of ________ attitudes.

Answer 27

traditional

Question 28

What does Sheila mean when she says, 'I’ll never go there again'?

Answer 28

She expresses her determination to change her behavior and attitudes towards the working class.