How is Gerald described in the stage directions at the start of the play?

• 'The handsome, charming man-about-town.'

• 'The well-bred young man-about-town.'

• 'Half shy, half assertive.'

• 'Very pleased with life and rather excited.'

Who is Gerald engaged to in the play?

• Sheila Birling

• Eva Smith

• Daisy Renton

What was your first impression of Gerald Croft?

Why are Mr and Mrs Birling so pleased with Gerald and Sheila's engagement?

• Social class and reputation was important in 1912. Sheila and Gerald's marriage would provide the family and their business with both social mobility and a positive reputation within society.

• Mr and Mrs Birling know that Gerald is a well-bred young man-about-town and know that he makes her happy.

• They want Gerald to take over the Birling business and he is a suitable candidate.

• They love Gerald and want to support the couple through the hiccups in their relationship.

True or false? Gerald thought that Mr Birling shouldn't have sacked Eva Smith from the factory?

• True

• False

Where did Gerald meet Daisy Renton?

• At the theatre

• At the park

• At the cinema

• At the palace bar

What did Gerald do to Diasy Renton?

• Made her his mistress, kept her in a flat, gave her money and left her.

• Ran away with her to a different town, kept her in a flat and gave her money.

• Took her to the palace bar and had a few drinks with her.

• Told her he loved her and wanted to marry her.

Do you think Gerald treated Daisy better than Eric? Why?

Gerald describes Daisy Renton as...

• 'young, pretty and warm-hearted.'

• 'beautiful, mesmerising and capitivating.'

• 'a real looker.'

• 'a working class woman'

Gerald says...

• That man wasn't a police officer.

• Inspector Goole is two faced.

• This is all a facade!

• It's a hoax of some kind.