An Inspector Calls Sheila quiz

"Oh - how horrible! Was it an accident?"

Sheila's response to the news of Eva Smith's death by drinking disinfectant tell us:

• She is naive

• She is streetwise

• She is disinterested

• She is cruel

Why has Priestley chosen to have both Sheila and Eva described as 'pretty' and in their early twenties?

• There weren't any ugly actors when he wrote the play

• He only cares about beautiful people

• To emphasise the effect of the actions of the Birlings - two similar girls, one at a celebration and the other on a slab

• It was a co-incidence, really

How do Eric and Sheila feel about Mr Birling sacking Eva Smith?

• They agree with it

• They disagree with it

'But these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people!' What does this quote of Sheila's reveal about her? (Select all that apply)

• She is caring

• She is ignorant of what the working class have to suffer

• She cares more than her Father

• She doesn't care about the working class

What was the name of the shop where Eva found herself a job?

• Sportsdirect.com

• Grace brothers

• Milwards

• Browns

Why did Sheila demand Eva Smith be sacked?

• Because she was in a bad temper when a dress suited Eva better

• Eva insulted her

• Eva wouldn't let her try a dress on

• Eva locked her in the dressing room

Select the true statement below regarding the death of Eva Smith.

• Arthur and Sheila both accept responsibility

• Sheila accepts responsibility; Arthur doesn't

• Arthur accepts responsibility; Sheila doesn't

• Neither Arthur or Sheila accept responsibility

Sheila's actions in getting Eva Smith sacked show how....

• People can misuse wealth and social status

• If power is not used wisely there can be consequences

• Actions can have dramatic consequences

• Right she was, the girl shouldn't have smiled