An Inspector Calls Overview Quiz

Who does The Inspector begin his investigation with?

• The Inspector questions Gerald on his involvement with Daisy Renton.

• The Inspector questions Mr. Biring regarding his employees.

• The Inspector questions Sheila's visit to The Milwards.

• The Inspector questions Mrs. Birling on her charities.

Who is described as the Birlings’ conscience and serves as Priestley’s mouthpiece?

• Gerald Croft

• Mrs. Sybil Birling

• Mr. Arthur Birling

• Inspector Goole

Which character is arrogant and against social equality?

• Sheila Birling

• Mr. Arthur Birling

• Eric Birling

• Gerald Croft

Who feels regret and pities Eva Smith in the play?

• Eric Birling

• Gerald Croft

• Mrs. Sybil Birling

• Sheila Birling

Which character forces himself on Eva Smith and regrets his actions?

• Gerald Croft

• Eric Birling

• Sheila Birling

• Mr. Arthur Birling

Who is engaged to Sheila and politically closest to Birling?

• Mr. Arthur Birling

• Gerald Croft

• Eric Birling

• Sheila Birling

What is the setting of the play 'An Inspector Calls'?

• London, 1910

• Paris, 1920

• New York, 1930

• Brumley, Midlands, UK, 1912

What literary technique is employed when the Inspector arrives, as described in the stage directions? "Impression of massiveness, solidity and purposefulness"

• Foreshadowing

• Tension

• Setting

• Dramatic irony

What is the Inspector’s final speech addressed directly to in the play?

• The Chief Constable

• The audience

• The Birlings

• The infirmary

Who is portrayed as the most compassionate character in the play?

• Gerald Croft

• Mrs. Sybil Birling

• Eric Birling

• Sheila Birling