An Inspector Calls Quiz

How is Mr Birling the antithesis of Priestley’s ideals?

• Mr Birling represents capitalist ideals
• Mr Birling is a perfect example of Priestley's ideals
• Mr Birling is a socialist
• Mr Birling is a philanthropist

How is he presented as a “hard-headed” business-man and capitalist?

• Focused on social responsibility and environmental sustainability
• Generous and compassionate towards employees
• Ruthless pursuit of profit and willingness to make tough decisions
• Avoids taking risks and prefers a cautious approach

How does Mr Birling react to the Inspector’s interrogation. What does he fail to do and how do we know this?

• He reacts with kindness and understanding, takes the Inspector's questions seriously, and shows remorse for his actions.
• He reacts with confusion and fear, fails to take the Inspector's questions seriously, and shows no remorse for his actions.
• He reacts with anger and aggression, takes the Inspector's questions seriously, and shows remorse for his actions.
• He reacts defensively and dismissively, fails to take the Inspector's questions seriously, and shows no remorse for his actions.

How does Mrs Birling feel about mixing with the poor and why?

• Mrs Birling feels superior to the poor and does not want to mix with them.
• Mrs Birling feels indifferent towards the poor and has no opinion on mixing with them.
• Mrs Birling feels sympathetic towards the poor and enjoys mixing with them.
• Mrs Birling feels intimidated by the poor and avoids mixing with them.

What does Mrs Birling see or view herself as and how is this different from the reality?

• She sees herself as kind and compassionate, but in reality, she is selfish and cruel.
• She sees herself as humble and generous, but in reality, she is arrogant and stingy.
• She sees herself as open-minded and accepting, but in reality, she is narrow-minded and intolerant.
• She sees herself as a respectable and morally superior woman, but in reality, she is judgmental, hypocritical, and lacks empathy.

What does Sheila undergo in the play and why – what moment do we see?

• Sheila undergoes a spiritual awakening and realizes her connection to nature during a walk in the park
• Sheila undergoes a physical injury and realizes her love for Gerald during her wedding
• Sheila undergoes a mental breakdown and realizes her hatred for her family during a family dinner
• Sheila undergoes a transformation in her character and realizes her responsibility in Eva Smith's death during her interrogation by the Inspector.

What was the real reason why Sheila had Eva fired?

• She felt threatened by Eva's competence and popularity. She was jealous of her.

• Eva stole Sheila's lunch
• Sheila was jealous of Eva's new car
• Sheila wanted to give Eva a promotion

What three adjectives can be used to describe Sheila at the start of the play?

• Excited, superficial, and naive

• Bored, indifferent, and experienced
• Annoyed, disinterested, and knowledgeable
• Happy, content, and wise

What does Sheila understand very early on that the rest of the family do not?

• Sheila is adopted and not a real member of the family
• The family is planning to disown her
• The family is planning to move to a different country
• The family's wealth and social status are not as secure as they believe

Which character may be described as a mouthpiece for JB Priestley?

• Inspector Goole
• Gerald Croft
• Sheila Birling
• Mr. Birling