Mrs Birling

How is Mrs. Birling portrayed in the initial stage directions of the play?

• Shy and retiring

• Sympathetic and gentle

• Indifferent and neutral

• Bossy and controlling

How does Priestley use Mrs. Birling's character to comment on the class system?

• Through her advocacy for equality

• Through her controlling and bossy demeanor

• By showing her kindness to lower classes

• By her passive behavior

What societal issue does Priestley critique through the character of Mrs. Birling?

• Technological advancements

• Youth empowerment

• Gender equality

• Class inequality and corruption

What is Mrs. Birling's reaction to Inspector Gaal's questioning?

• She is supportive and helpful

• She is cooperative and open

• She finds it impertinent and offensive

• She is amused and entertained

Why does Mrs. Birling struggle with Inspector Gaal's authority?

• She respects the inspector's role

• She is not used to being questioned

• She believes in transparency

• She is generally supportive of the police

What ultimately causes tension in Mrs. Birling's interactions?

• Her agreement with the inspector

• Her outright lies and refusals

• Her jovial nature

• Her quick confessions

What is implied by Mrs. Birling's defensive responses to Inspector Gaal?

• She is hiding important information

• She is uninformed about the situation

• She is indifferent to the inspector's presence

• She fully supports the inspector

Why does Mrs. Birling lie about her connection to Eva Smith?

• To protect her family's reputation

• Because she genuinely forgot

• To confuse the inspector

• She never actually lies

What does Mrs. Birling's involvement in the charity committee suggest about her motives?

• Driven by a desire to help

• To improve her social standing

• Because she was forced to

• Lack of other engagements

What does the presence of domestic staff in the Burling household signify?

• Modern progressive attitudes

• Adherence to outdated social norms

• Financial instability

• A caring household environment