Inspector Calls

• What is the name of the town where the story takes place?

  Brumley
• Who is the daughter of the Burling family?

  Sheila
• What year does the story take place?

  1912
• Why is Arthur Burling pleased about Sheila's engagement?

  He believes it will mean more money for them both.
• What is Arthur Burling expecting to receive shortly?

  A Knighthood
• How does Arthur Burling view societal image and reputation?

  It means everything to them.
• What does Eric Burling do throughout most of the evening?

  Acts strangely and drinks more than he should.
• What does Mr. Burling emphasize in his speech to Eric and Gerald?

  The importance of looking after oneself.
• Who interrupts Mr. Burling's speech?

  Inspector Ghoul
• Why does Inspector Ghoul visit the Burling family?

  To speak about Eva Smith's suicide.
• How did Eva Smith die?

  By drinking disinfectant.
• What does the inspector reveal about Eva Smith's connection to the Burlings?

  She left behind a diary involving them in her death.
• What was Mr. Burling's reaction to his involvement in Eva's death?

  He is not really sorry and refuses to take responsibility.
• Why did Eva Smith leave Mr. Burling's factory?

  She was fired for instigating a strike for higher wages.
• How does Sheila react when she sees the picture of Eva?

  She becomes visibly upset and admits she knows her.
• What does Sheila admit to doing to Eva Smith?

  She used her influence to have her fired.
• How does the inspector's mention of Daisy Renton affect Gerald?

  His face reveals that he knows her.
• What does Sheila accuse Gerald of when she learns about Daisy Renton?

  Having an affair with her.
• How does Gerald respond to Sheila's accusation?

  He begs her not to tell the inspector.
• What does Sheila realize about the inspector?

  He has been several steps ahead of them the whole time.
• What does the inspector reveal about Sybil Burling's actions?

  She turned away an unmarried pregnant woman from her charity.
• Who was the unmarried pregnant woman that Sybil Burling turned away?

  Eva Smith
• What reason does Sybil give for not helping Eva Smith?

  She was offended by the fake name Mrs. Burling.
• What does Sheila realize about the father of Eva's child?

  It is her own brother, Eric.
• How did Eric get Eva pregnant?

  By taking advantage of her while in a drunken state.
• What did Eric do to try to support Eva financially?

  He stole 50 pounds from his father's business.
• What did Eva do when she discovered the source of the money Eric gave her?

  She refused to take any more money.
• What does the inspector remind the Burlings about their actions?

  They have all played a part in Eva Smith's death.
• What warning does the inspector leave with the Burlings?

  If they do not learn their lesson, society will be taught the hard way.
• How do Mr. and Mrs. Burling react after the inspector leaves?

  They are upset for the wrong reasons.
• What does Sheila point out about Mr. Burling's feelings after the inspector's visit?

  He does not feel remorse for causing Eva's death.
• What suspicion do the Burlings have about the inspector?

  They doubt whether he was really a police officer.
• What does Gerald discover about the inspector's identity?

  He spoke to a sergeant who had never heard of Inspector Ghoul.
• What do the children remind their parents about their actions?

  They have done horrendous things to people regardless of the outcome.
• What happens at the end of the story?

  A woman has just died from suicide, and an inspector is on his way to question the family.
• What are the main themes presented in the story?

  • Responsibility for others
  • The impact of social class
  • The consequences of selfishness
  • The importance of community
• How does the inspector serve as a catalyst for change in the Burling family?

  • He exposes their secrets and lies
  • He challenges their moral values
  • He forces them to confront their actions
  • He highlights the interconnectedness of society