Plot Summary

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

  J B Priestley
• What is the central event in "An Inspector Calls"?

  The suicide of Eva Smith
• Who visits the Birling family in the play?

  Inspector Goole
• What does the Inspector reveal about Eva Smith's death?

  She took her own life by drinking disinfectant
• How does the family react to the Inspector's revelations?

  They are horrified but initially confused
• What literary device does Priestley use effectively in the play?

  • Dramatic irony
  • Audience knows more than characters
• When was "An Inspector Calls" first performed?

  In 1945
• What historical context surrounds the play's performance?

  Post-World War changes in society
• In what year is "An Inspector Calls" set?

  1912
• What does the setting of 1912 imply for the characters?

  They lack knowledge of future events
• What themes does Priestley explore in "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Social responsibility
  • Class mobility
  • Consequences of actions
• What does "class mobile" refer to in the context of the play?

  The ability to move up in social class
• What does Priestley aim to highlight through the play?

  Society's responsibility towards individuals
• What is the significance of the Inspector's character?

  • Represents moral authority
  • Challenges the family's views
  • Forces them to confront their actions
• Who is the author of "An Inspector Calls"?

  J B Priestley
• What is the central event in "An Inspector Calls"?

  The interrogation of the Birling family
• What is the name of the young girl who died?

  Eva Smith
• How did Eva Smith die?

  She drank disinfectant
• What does the Inspector want to find out from the Birling family?

  If they are responsible for Eva's death
• Who had Eva Smith sacked from her job?

  Arthur Birling
• Why did Sheila Birling feel responsible for Eva's death?

  She had Eva sacked out of jealousy
• What does Gerald confess to the Inspector?

  He had an affair with Eva
• What does Sheila do after Gerald's confession?

  She returns the engagement ring
• Who refused to help the pregnant Eva Smith?

  Sybil Birling
• Who is revealed to be the father of Eva's child?

  Eric Birling
• What did Eric do to help Eva?

  He stole money from his father
• What is the family's reaction after the Inspector leaves?

  They find no record of Eva's death
• What shocking news does Mr. Birling receive at the end?

  A young woman has died from disinfectant
• What is the significance of the phone call at the end of the play?

  It reveals the family's guilt and impending questioning
• Who is the author of "An Inspector Calls"?

  J B Priestley
• What are the key plot details of "An Inspector Calls"?

  • Inspector Goole interrogates the Birling family
  • Eva Smith's suicide by drinking disinfectant
  • Arthur Birling had Eva sacked
  • Sheila Birling feels responsible for Eva's death
  • Gerald Croft confesses to an affair with Eva
  • Sybil Birling refused to help pregnant Eva
  • Eric Birling is revealed as the father of Eva's child
  • The family learns of a young woman's death at the end
• What is the main event that triggers the plot in "An Inspector Calls"?

  The death of Eva Smith
• Who is interrogated by Inspector Goole?

  The Birling family
• What does Mr Birling reveal during his speech at the engagement party?

  He is happy about Sheila's marriage to Gerald
• What does Mr Birling's speech suggest about his character?

  He is self-interested and materialistic
• What incorrect predictions does Mr Birling make in his speech?

  War will never happen and Titanic is unsinkable
• How does the audience's knowledge of history affect their perception of Mr Birling's statements?

  They realize he is not trustworthy
• What is Eric Birling's state during the engagement party?

  He is distracted and a little drunk
• What does Sheila tease Gerald about during the speech?

  About him neglecting her last summer
• What does Mr Birling suggest about individual success?

  A man has to make his own way