Arthur Birling Act 1

Arthur Birling describes himself as a 'hard-headed man of business'. What does this mean? (select all that apply)

• He is unsympathetic to others

• He puts profit before people

• He'll do whatever it takes to succeed

• He has a social conscience

How does Arthur respond when he hears of Eva Smith's suicide?

• With horror

• With shock

• With disbelief

• With indifference

How does Arthur recall Eva's performance at the factory?

• as bone idle

• as incompetent

• as average

• as promotion material

How does Arthur respond to The Inspector's statement that 'It's my duty to ask questions?'

• It's my duty to keep labour costs down

• Its my duty to make as much money as I can

• its my duty to exploit my workers

• Its my duty to be socially responsible

Why did Arthur say Eva Smith 'had to go'?

• She'd had a lot to say - far too much

• She wasn't pulling her weight

• She was a poor worker

• The other workers didn't like her

Complete the quote: "If you don't come down sharply on some of these people...."

• They'd soon be asking for a drink

• They'd come down sharply on you

• They'd soon be asking for the Earth

• They'd be out on strike again

Why does Birling do when he is unable to bully the Inspector?

• Threatens to report him

• Listens to reason

• Realises the error of his ways

• Has a tantrum

What does Birling suppose happened to Eva Smith after he sacked her?

• She got another job

• She went back to the country

• She went on the streets

• She got married