AIC

• Who is Gerald in the context of the family?

  He is engaged to Sheila.
• How does the family treat Gerald?

  They treat him as one of the family.
• What does Mr. Birling think about business during the engagement celebration?

  He believes business is important and must continue.
• What type of drink is served during the celebration?

  Port wine.
• What does Sheila think about men and business distractions?

  She believes men can be distracted from business.
• What does Mr. Birling toast to during the celebration?

  To the health of Gerald and Sheila.
• How does Eric feel about the engagement celebration?

  He feels it is a happy occasion.
• What does Mr. Birling say about the miners' strike?

  He believes it won't affect their business.
• What does Mr. Birling think about the possibility of war?

  He believes it will be forgotten soon.
• Who is Inspector Poole?

  A police inspector investigating a case.
• What tragic event does Inspector Poole mention?

  A young girl died after drinking disinfectant.
• What connection does Inspector Poole make with Eva Smith?

  She was an employee of Mr. Birling.
• When did Mr. Birling dismiss Eva Smith?

  In September 1910.
• Why did Mr. Birling dismiss Eva Smith?

  She was a ringleader in a strike.
• What does Eric suggest about the treatment of workers?

  It would be better to be generous.
• How does Mr. Birling view the demands of the workers?

  He sees them as unreasonable.
• What does the inspector want from Mr. Birling?

  Information about Eva Smith.
• What does Sheila express about the situation with Eva Smith?

  She feels sorry for the girl.
• What does the inspector imply about Mr. Birling's responsibility?

  He may have contributed to Eva's suicide.
• How does Mr. Birling react to the inspector's inquiries?

  He is defensive and dismissive.
• What does Eric say about the girl’s situation?

  He believes she deserved better treatment.
• What does the inspector suggest about the impact of Mr. Birling's actions?

  They may have led to Eva's death.
• How does the family react to the inspector's presence?

  They are anxious and defensive.
• What does the inspector say about the girl's death?

  It was a suicide.
• How does Sheila feel about the inspector's investigation?

  She feels it is necessary and important.
• What does the inspector imply about social responsibility?

  Everyone is responsible for each other.
• How old was the girl mentioned in the conversation?

  24
• What was the girl's name?

  Eva Smith
• What happened to Eva Smith after she left Mr. Birling's works?

  She was out of work for two months
• Why did Eva Smith leave Mr. Birling's company?

  She was sacked by Mr. Birling
• What was the condition of Eva Smith's family?

  Both parents were dead
• What type of job did Eva Smith find after leaving Mr. Birling's company?

  She found a job in a shop
• What was the name of the shop where Eva Smith worked?

  Millwoods
• Why did Eva Smith have to leave her job at Millwoods?

  A customer complained about her
• When did Eva Smith leave her job at Millwoods?

  End of January last year
• How did Sheila feel about the girl after seeing her photograph?

  She felt guilty and upset
• What does the inspector imply about the treatment of women like Eva Smith?

  They are often exploited for cheap labor
• What did Sheila do to Eva Smith that contributed to her troubles?

  She used her influence to get her sacked
• What name did Eva Smith change to?

  Daisy Renton
• How did Gerald Croft first meet Eva Smith?

  At the bar of the Palace Music Hall