Quizizz Multiple-Choice Quiz

What does authoritative mean?

• Indecisive and hesitant.

• Confident and commanding, likely to be respected.

• Lacking power or influence.

• Overly informal and casual.

Which quotation best shows the Inspector’s authoritative nature?

• “She’d swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. Burnt her inside out, of course.”

• “It’s my duty to ask questions.”

• “It’s better to ask for the earth than to take it.”

• “A chain of events.”

What does blunt mean?

• Overly detailed and elaborate.

• Direct and straightforward, often lacking tact.

• Passive and vague in approach.

• Calm and soothing in tone.

How does the quotation “She’d swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. Burnt her inside out, of course,” reflect the Inspector’s blunt nature?

• It softens the tragedy to avoid upsetting the family.

• It conveys harsh truths in a direct and graphic way to shock the Birlings.

• It is indirect and ambiguous to keep the family guessing.

• It avoids focusing on Eva’s suffering.

What does moralistic mean?

• Concerned with what is right and wrong.

• Focused solely on personal success.

• Overly critical of others' behavior.

• Lacking any ethical concerns.

Which quotation shows the Inspector’s moralistic nature?

• “Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.”

• “She’d swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant. Burnt her inside out, of course.”

• “It’s my duty to ask questions.”

• “A chain of events.”

What does imposing mean?

• Lacking presence or importance.

• Grand or impressive in appearance or demeanor.

• Overly aggressive or threatening.

• Passive and uninvolved.

How does the Inspector’s statement, “It’s my duty to ask questions,” reflect his imposing nature?

• It shows his lack of confidence in his role.

• It highlights his casual attitude toward the investigation.

• It asserts his authority and creates a commanding presence in the room.

• It suggests he is hesitant to challenge the Birlings.

What does unnerving mean?

• Calming and soothing.

• Making someone feel nervous or unsettled.

• Reassuring and comforting.

• Encouraging and motivating.

Which quotation could make the Birlings feel most unnerved?

• “Public men, Mr. Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges.”

• “I don’t play golf.”

• “A chain of events.”

• “It’s my duty to ask questions.”