Understanding the Inspector's Character

How is the Inspector described when he first enters?

• A small man with a timid presence

• A man who creates an impression of massiveness, solidity, and purposefulness

• A cheerful and jovial man

• A man dressed in a flamboyant suit

What is the Inspector's response when Mr Birling offers him a drink?

• He accepts a glass of port

• He accepts a little whisky

• He declines, stating he is on duty

• He asks for a cup of tea instead

What does Mr Birling assume the Inspector has come about initially?

• A missing person case

• A warrant issue

• A theft at the factory

• A noise complaint

How does the Inspector describe the young woman's death?

• She died peacefully in her sleep

• She was involved in a car accident

• She swallowed a lot of strong disinfectant

• She was poisoned by someone else

What is the young woman's real name according to the Inspector?

• Daisy Renton

• Sheila Birling

• Eva Smith

• Mary Johnson

How does Mr Birling initially react to the name Eva Smith?

• He immediately remembers her

• He claims it doesn't convey anything to him

• He becomes angry and defensive

• He laughs it off

What does the Inspector do when Gerald and Eric try to look at the photograph?

• He allows them to see it

• He hides it completely

• He interposes himself between them and the photograph

• He tears it up

What is the Inspector's method of investigation?

• He questions everyone at once

• He focuses on one person and one line of inquiry at a time

• He uses a lie detector

• He relies on written statements

What does Mr Birling reveal about Eva Smith's employment?

• She was a manager at his company

• She was a temporary worker

• She was one of his employees whom he discharged

• She was never employed by him

When did Eva Smith leave Mr Birling's employment?

• Last month

• Nearly two years ago

• Last week

• A few days ago