An Inspector Calls Act Three

Which is the correct example of a euphemism?

• The Inspector arrives to reveal to the family that Eva Smith committed suicide.

• The Inspector arrives to reveal to the family that Eva Smith passed away.

• The Inspector arrives to reveal to the family that Eva Smith died.

• The Inspector arrives to reveal to the family that Eva Smith died a horrible death.

Which are the two examples of euphemisms used to describe prostitutes in the play?

• 'ladies of the night'; 'the usual sort'

• 'women of the night'; 'the usual sort'

• 'women of the town'; 'the usual type'

• 'women of the town'; 'the usual sort'

How much is £50 equivalent to in modern money?

• £500

• £5000

• £50,000

• £500,000

Which quote best exemplifies the wish to protect Edwardian middle-class women from harsh and unpleasant realities?

• 'Yes. And that's when it happened.'

• 'And you made love again?'

• 'So you had to go to bed with her?'

• 'I liked her – she was pretty and a good sport-- '

Which quotation doesn't contain an imperative?

• 'you started it'

• 'remember what you did, Mrs Birling'

• 'be quiet for a moment'

• 'never forget it'

What does this quotation demonstrate about the Inspector?

'He makes a move as if concluding the session, possibly shutting up notebook, etc. Then surveys them sardonically.'

• That he appears nervous and needs time to gather his thoughts.

• That he is about to leave the room and won't come back.

• That he is masterful and keeps complete control of the situation.

• That he thoroughly enjoys keeping the Birlings waiting.

Who do the 'Eva Smiths' and 'John Smiths' in the Inspector's final speech represent?

• All of society.

• Social responsibility.

• Eva Smith and her family.

• All of the working classes.

What does the metaphor 'fire, blood and anguish' mean?

• It is a powerful image that represents WW1.

• It is a powerful image that represents the Russian revolution.

• It is a powerful image that suggests conflict of all natures.

• It is a powerful image that represents WWII.

When do the Birlings first return to their original complacency?

• When they realise that Eva Smith wasn't real.

• When Arthur Birling calls Colonel Roberts.

• When Gerald returns stating that no Inspector Goole exists.

• When Gerald calls the infirmary and finds that no body was reported.

Which pair of quotations best show the stark difference between old and young generations?

• Sheila: The point is, you don't seem to have learnt anything.

  Birling: Don't I? Well, you're quite wrong there. I've learnt plenty tonight.

• Sheila: I don't know where to begin.

  Birling: Then don't begin. Nobody wants you to.

• Eric: Well, I don't care now.

  Birling: You! You don't seem to care about anything. But I care. I was almost certain for a knighthood in the next Honours List

• Birling: Well, here's to us. Come on, Sheila, don't look like that. All over now.

  Sheila: The worst part is. But you're forgetting one thing I still can't forget. Everything we said had happened really had happened.