insp calls 2

• Who is the author of "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. JB. Priestley
• What are the main themes covered in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Capitalism vs. Socialism
  • Social Responsibility
  • Class and Gender Inequality
• Who is the head of the Birling family?

  Mr. Birling
• What is Mr. Birling's profession?

  He is a wealthy capitalist.
• What are the names of Mr. Birling's children?

  Eric and Sheila Birling
• How is Eric Birling described at the beginning of the play?

  He is confused and a bit drunk.
• How does Sheila Birling view her life at the start of the play?

  She believes life is perfect.
• Who is Sheila engaged to?

  Gerald Croft
• What does the engagement between Sheila and Gerald symbolize?

  A union of wealth and power.
• What does Mr. Birling believe about war and the Titanic?

  He believes war will never happen and the Titanic is unsinkable.
• What literary device does Priestley use when Mr. Birling makes false predictions?

  Dramatic irony
• What does Mr. Birling represent in the play?

  The ideology of capitalism
• What does the ring symbolize when Gerald gives it to Sheila?

  Power and control
• What does Sheila's act of returning the ring signify?

  Her desire for independence and freedom.
• How does Mrs. Birling view her daughter's engagement?

  She encourages Sheila to accept Gerald.
• What does Mr. Birling teach his son and Gerald about society?

  To take care of oneself first.
• What happens when the inspector arrives at the Birling household?

  He interrupts Mr. Birling's speech about socialism.
• What is the name of the girl who committed suicide?

  Eva Smith
• How does Mr. Birling react to the news of Eva Smith's death?

  He shows no concern for her.
• What does the inspector reveal about Mr. Birling's connection to Eva Smith?

  He fired her for wanting higher wages.
• How does Sheila Birling contribute to Eva Smith's downfall?

  She gets her fired from Millwards.
• What does Gerald Croft reveal about his relationship with Eva Smith?

  He had an affair with her.
• What does Gerald's silence about loving Eva Smith suggest?

  He is a victim of capitalism.
• How does Mrs. Birling react when she learns Eva Smith used her name?

  She refuses to help her.
• What does Eric Birling confess about his relationship with Eva Smith?

  He got her pregnant.
• What does the inspector's final speech imply about society?

  There are many like Eva Smith who suffer.
• What are the key events in Act One of "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. Introduction of the Birling family.
  2. Engagement of Sheila and Gerald.
  3. Mr. Birling's capitalist views.
  4. Inspector's arrival and announcement of Eva's death.
  5. Mr. Birling's connection to Eva Smith revealed.
  6. Sheila's role in Eva's dismissal from Millwards.
• What are the key events in Act Two of "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. Gerald's confession about Daisy Renton.
  2. Sheila's growing awareness and empowerment.
  3. Mrs. Birling's refusal to help Eva.
  4. Eric's confession about his relationship with Eva.
  5. Inspector's warning about social responsibility.
• What are the key events in Act Three of "An Inspector Calls"?

  1. Inspector's final speech about social responsibility.
  2. Revelation of the interconnectedness of the characters' actions.
  3. The impact of capitalism on the characters.
  4. The moral lesson of the play.
• Who begins to give money to the woman in the text?

  Eric
• What does the woman learn about Eric after taking his money?

  He is stealing the money
• From where was Eric stealing money?

  His dad's business
• What does Mr. Burling insist Eric must do with the money?

  Pay every single penny back
• How does Mr. Burling react to Eric's actions?

  He only cares about the money
• What significant speech does the inspector give before leaving?

  There are thousands of Eva Smiths
• What does the inspector imply about moral crimes?

  They will be punished eventually
• What does the inspector suggest will happen if they do not change?

  They will be taught in fire, blood, and anguish
• Who calls out her parents for not learning anything?

  Sheila Burling
• What does Gerald reveal about the inspector?

  He isn't a real police inspector
• How do Sheila and Eric react to Gerald's revelation about the inspector?

  They argue that their crimes still stand