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Who is Gerald Croft?
A young
capitalist
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What does Gerald Croft mean by "bining for lower prices and higher prices"?
He is discussing
market manipulation
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What does Gerald say about his intentions towards a girl?
He
had
good
intentions
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Why did Gerald make the girl go to Morgan Terrace?
Because
he
felt
sorry
for
her
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How does Arthur Birling view Gerald Croft?
He favours him as a
son-in-law
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What does Arthur Birling imply when he says "let me finish, Eric. You've a lot to learn yet"?
He believes
Eric lacks experience
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What does Gerald admit about his past behavior?
He was
unfaithful
last summer
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What does Sheila mean when she says "we drove that girl to suicide"?
They contributed to her
tragic
fate
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How does Gerald respond to Sheila's claim about driving the girl to suicide?
He questions the
validity
of her statement
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What does Gerald mean by "unless Eric's been up to something"?
He is suggesting
Eric
may be
involved
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How does Arthur Birling react to the inspector's authority?
He
underestimates
the inspector
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What does Sybil Birling imply about girls of a certain class?
They would refuse
money
out of
pride
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How does Sybil Birling view Eva Smith's actions?
She sees them as
impertinent
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What does Sybil mean by "the things you girls pick up these days"?
She criticizes
modern
attitudes
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How does Sybil Birling react to the inspector's questioning?
She
remains
arrogant
and
unyielding
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What does Sybil mean when she says "she only had herself to blame"?
She believes
Eva
is responsible for her fate
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How does the inspector's presence affect the characters' behavior?
It reveals their
true natures
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What does the inspector mean by "we don't live alone"?
We are responsible for
each other
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How does the inspector describe Eva Smith's situation?
She was
friendless
and
penniless
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What does the inspector imply about public responsibility?
Public
figures
have duties to
society
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What does the inspector say about the consequences of ignoring social responsibility?
It leads to
suffering
and chaos
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How does Eric Birling view his family's actions towards Eva Smith?
He
believes
they
are
responsible
for
her
suffering
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What does Eric say about his drinking habits?
He is a
secret drinker
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How does Eric feel about his treatment of Eva Smith?
He feels
remorseful
and
ashamed
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What does Sheila mean when she says "you and I aren't the same people who sat down to dinner here"?
They have changed through the
experience
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What does Eva Smith symbolize in the play?
She represents the oppressed
working class
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How does the inspector's investigation affect the characters' perceptions of themselves?
It forces them to confront their
guilt
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What does the phrase "millions and millions of Eva Smiths" imply?
There are many like her suffering
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What does Eva's situation reveal about society's treatment of the poor?
It highlights
systemic
injustice and neglect
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How does Arthur Birling view the future?
He is
optimistic
about progress
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What does Arthur mean by "a man has to mind his own business"?
He believes in
individualism
and self-interest
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How does the play use dramatic irony to enhance its themes?
It contrasts
characters' beliefs
with reality
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What does the phrase "we're all mixed up together like bees in a hive" suggest about community?
It emphasizes
interconnectedness
and
social responsibility
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How does Arthur Birling react to the inspector's accusations?
He tries to cover up the
truth
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What does Arthur mean by "there's a fair chance I might find my way into the next Honours List"?
He is
ambitious
and seeks
recognition
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How does the generational divide affect the characters' perspectives on social issues?
It creates
conflict
between old and young views
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What does the play suggest about the consequences of selfishness?
It leads to
harm
for others
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How does the play portray the theme of social responsibility?
It emphasizes the need for
collective accountability
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What does the inspector's final message convey about the future?
It warns against repeating
past mistakes
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How does the ending of the play challenge the audience's views on morality?
It forces reflection on
personal responsibility
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