An Inspector Calls - Context Quiz for Lesson 1

1.What year is the play 'An Inspector Calls' set?

• 1912

• 1945

• 1914

• 1939

What is the name of the fictional town that is the setting for the play?

• Birnam

• Burmanum

• Brumley

• Brackburn

Why is the fictitious town Priestley created significant?

• It is where Priestley used to live so it is more emotive

• It gives the audience the impression of war

• The audience understands that it could be any town in the UK

• It shows that women are not treated equally

What is the name of the political system and set of beliefs that pushes the importance of community and working together?

• socialism

• extremism

• capitalism

• consumerism

Which political system promotes the concept of profit for private companies?

• socialism

• extremism

• capitalism

• consumerism

What year did the titanic sink?

• 1914

• 1939

• 1945

• 1912

What important event occurred in 1918 affecting some people’s rights?

• The First World War began and people were forced into the army

• The NHS was created

• Women gained the right to vote

• Capitalism was made the most popular choice of government

What was significant about the year 1941?

• The First Word War ended

• The Titanic sank

• The Welfare state (a benefits system) was introduced to aid those in poverty

• Priestley returned from serving in the Army

What year did Priestley write ‘An Inspector Calls’?

• 1912

• 1941

• 1945

• 1914

What significant event followed ‘An Inspector Calls’ in 1948?

• The end of the 2nd World War

• Women gained the right to vote

• the Titanic sank

• The NHS was installed