ACT 2

• What does the inspector repeat at the beginning of Act Two?

  His one-word question "Well?"
• Who does Gerald admit to having an affair with?

  Eva Smith, known as Daisy Renton
• What does Sheila insist on despite Gerald's attempts to protect her?

  She insists on staying to hear details
• How were women viewed at the time the play is set?

  As delicate and fragile creatures
• What point does Priestly raise about women through Sheila's character?

  Women can withstand trauma and learn
• What does the inspector emphasize about shared responsibility?

  It affects everyone involved in the situation
• What does Mrs Birling note about Sheila during the interrogation?

  She is upset and affected by revelations
• What does the inspector say about the younger generation?

  They are more impressionable
• Where did Gerald first meet Eva Smith?

  At the Palace Variety Theatre
• How does Gerald describe Daisy's appearance compared to other women?

  She had a youthful, innocent look
• What does Gerald do when he first sees Daisy being harassed?

  He takes her to the County Hotel
• What does Gerald learn about Daisy's employment history?

  She was sacked from both companies
• What does Gerald claim about his relationship with Daisy?

  He didn't ask for anything in return
• How does Gerald feel about his love for Daisy?

  He is unclear about his feelings
• What does the inspector reveal about Daisy's diary?

  She went to the seaside to think
• What does Sheila do with the engagement ring after hearing Gerald's story?

  She hands it back to Gerald
• What does Mrs Birling claim about her recognition of Eva?

  She does not recognize the girl in the picture
• What does Mr Birling demand from the inspector?

  An apology for his questioning
• What key message does Priestly convey through the inspector?

  Social responsibility is crucial
• What does Sheila recap during the inspector's interrogation?

  The chain of events leading to Eva's death
• What does Mrs Birling admit about seeing Eva Smith?

  She saw her two weeks ago
• Why does Mrs Birling refuse to help Eva?

  She took offense at Eva's name
• What does Mrs Birling say about Eva's marital status?

  She pretended to be married
• What does the inspector reveal about Eva's pregnancy?

  She was pregnant at the time of her death
• How does Mr Birling react to the news of the pregnancy?

  He worries about his reputation
• What does Mrs Birling suggest about the father of Eva's child?

  She blames him for Eva's situation
• What does the inspector emphasize about Mrs Birling's refusal to help Eva?

  It left Eva alone and desperate
• How does Mrs Birling show her lack of remorse?

  She insists she did nothing wrong
• What does Eric's arrival signify at the end of Act Two?

  It brings further tension to the situation
• What are the main themes explored in Act Two of An Inspector Calls?

  • Social responsibility
  • Gender roles and expectations
  • The impact of individual actions
  • The importance of admitting guilt
• How do Mr and Mrs Birling's characters reflect societal attitudes?

  • They prioritize social status over morality
  • They show a lack of empathy for the less fortunate
  • They resist accepting responsibility for their actions
• What is the significance of the inspector's control over the situation?

  • It highlights the theme of authority
  • It emphasizes the need for accountability
  • It contrasts with the Birlings' attempts to regain control
• How does Sheila's character develop throughout Act Two?

  • She becomes more aware of her social responsibility
  • She recognizes the impact of her family's actions
  • She challenges her parents' views on morality
• What role does Gerald play in the chain of events leading to Eva's death?

  • He provides temporary support to Eva
  • He admits to having an affair with her
  • He struggles with his feelings of guilt
• What does Mrs Birling's refusal to help Eva reveal about her character?

  • She is self-serving and lacks compassion
  • She prioritizes her social standing over others
  • She fails to recognize her own prejudices
• How does the inspector's revelation about Eva's pregnancy affect the characters?

  • It heightens the tension among the Birlings
  • It forces them to confront their actions
  • It elicits emotional responses from Sheila and Mrs Birling
• What does the ending of Act Two foreshadow for the Birlings?

  • Increased conflict and revelation of secrets
  • A potential resolution to their issues
  • A shift in their social status