Women and Capitalism in 'An Inspector Calls'

How does Priestley use the character of Sheila to explore his message about Women and Capitalism?

• By portraying her as a symbol of strength and change

• By showing her as a weak and submissive character

• By depicting her as indifferent to societal issues

• By presenting her as a traditional housewife

What significant event in 1903 helped women fight for their rights in Britain?

• Formation of the Women's Social and Political Union

• Passing of the Representation of the People Act

• End of World War I

• Establishment of the Labour Party

In what year did women over the age of thirty gain the right to vote in Britain?

• 1918

• 1928

• 1903

• 1945

What is the setting of 'An Inspector Calls'?

• 1912

• 1945

• 1903

• 1928

How does Priestley use Mrs. Birling to explore his views on charity and welfare?

• By showing her prejudice against Eva's case

• By depicting her as a generous philanthropist

• By presenting her as a supporter of the Welfare State

• By illustrating her as a victim of poverty

What was a common outcome for women in the Edwardian era if they became pregnant outside of marriage?

• They were quickly married to their seducer

• They were celebrated by society

• They were given government support

• They were allowed to raise the child openly

What role does Sheila play in Priestley's moral message in 'An Inspector Calls'?

• She challenges the patriarchal attitude of her father

• She supports the traditional roles of women

• She remains silent on societal issues

• She agrees with her family's views

What was the impact of the Representation of the People Act in 1918?

• It gave all men over the age of twenty-one the right to vote

• It allowed women to own property

• It ended World War I

• It established the Labour Party

What does Priestley suggest about Sheila's character in 'An Inspector Calls'?

• She is a symbol of hope for the younger generation

• She is indifferent to societal change

• She is a traditionalist

• She is a symbol of despair

How does Priestley portray the upper class in the Edwardian era?

• As being shielded from societal suffering

• As being deeply involved in charity work

• As being progressive and open-minded

• As being supportive of women's rights