An Inspector Calls Context

What happened in 1912 on the night the play is set?

• World War One began

• The Titanic sunk

• The Wall Street Crash

• J B Priestly was injured in battle

Which of these statements is NOT how women’s roles changed in WWII?

• Women got the vote

• Women could work more easily

• Women could earn their own money

• Women’s clothing became less restrictive due to rationing

Which of these statements is NOT how women’s roles changed in WWII?

• Women got the vote

• Women could work more easily

• Women could earn their own money

• Women’s clothing became less restrictive due to rationing

What does capitalism mean?

• Everyone being equal

• The cruel and oppressive treatment of workers

• Wealth being distributed unequally and companies being able to make profit

• All workers being equal and earning equal wages

What was J.B Priestley’s role in WWII?

• He was a soldier

• He was a journalist

• He was a spy

• He was a radio broadcaster

What was Priestley hoping would happen to society after the war?

• It would become more socialist and equal

• It would return to pre-war Edwardian values

• A communist government would come into play

• A female Prime Minister would be elected

What happened to the class system in England during WWII?

• The class divide became less apparent due to the war efforts

• Rich people did not fight in war

• The class divide grew due to rationing and conscription

• The lower classes rose up and took charge

Why did Priestley choose to set the novel in 1912 instead of 1945?

• Society in 1912 was the exact opposite of 1945

• Society in 1912 was exactly the same as society in 1945

• Society in 1912 was far better than in 1945

• It was a random choice

What does socialism mean?

• A society where wealth is unequally distributed and companies can make profit

• A society where wealth is more equally spread

• A society without a government

• A society with no money or rank

Which character in the play most embodies the new values of 1945?

• Eric Birling

• Mr Birling

• Eva Smith

• Sheila Birling