Inspector Calls Quiz

What is the primary motivation behind Arthur Birling's actions throughout the play?

• To seek revenge

• To maintain his social status and wealth

• To help the less fortunate

• To find the truth

Which theme is most prominently explored through the character of Eva Smith?

• Love and romance

• Social responsibility

• War and peace

• Family loyalty

How does J.B. Priestley use the character of Inspector Goole to symbolise social conscience?

• By making him a wealthy businessman

• By giving him a mysterious and authoritative presence

• By portraying him as a family man

• By making him a victim of society

What social context is highlighted by the setting of the play in 1912?

• The aftermath of World War II

• The rise of the Labour Party

• The rigid class system and social inequality

• The technological advancements of the era

Which dramatic technique does Priestley use to create tension in the play?

• Flashbacks

• Dramatic irony

• Soliloquies

• Monologues

How does the structure of the play contribute to its overall impact?

• It is a series of unrelated scenes

• It follows a non-linear timeline

• It is a continuous narrative without breaks

• It uses multiple subplots

In what way does Sheila Birling's character change throughout the play?

• She becomes more selfish

• She becomes more aware and socially responsible

• She becomes more naive

• She becomes more aggressive

What does the character of Gerald Croft represent in the play?

• The working class

• The older generation

• The upper class and capitalist values

• The military

How does Priestley use the character of Eric Birling to critique the younger generation?

• By showing his lack of ambition

• By highlighting his irresponsibility and moral awakening

• By portraying him as a war hero

• By making him a successful businessman

What is the significance of the Inspector's final speech?

• It summarises the plot

• It delivers a moral lesson on social responsibility

• It reveals the Inspector's true identity

• It provides comic relief