Final Scene, An Inspector Calls

Why does Birling think the Inspector’s story might be a trick?

• The Inspector wanted to lie to them.

• The Inspector wanted to ruin their family engagement party.

• The Inspector wanted to blame them unfairly.

• The Inspector wanted to confuse and shock them.

Why does Sheila say, “It frightens me the way you talk”?

• She is upset with her father’s jokes.

• She thinks her family has not learned anything.

• She is tired from the long evening.

• She feels they are acting like nothing bad happened.

How does Gerald try to show the Inspector’s story might not be true?

• He checks who the Inspector really is.

• He calls the hospital to ask about the girl.

• He asks if anyone saw the Inspector.

• He calls the police to ask about the Inspector.

What does Birling think after Gerald’s phone call to the hospital?

• Some of the Inspector’s story might still be true.

• Sheila should say sorry for doubting him.

• Everything the Inspector said was a lie.

• The family is free from any blame.

Why does Eric argue with his parents about the situation?

• He still thinks the girl he knew has died.

• He feels unfairly blamed for everything.

• He is sure the Inspector will come back.

• He believes they are ignoring the Inspector’s message.

Why does Sheila say she cannot take Gerald’s ring back?

• She doesn’t want to marry Gerald anymore.

• She needs more time to think.

• She feels awkward in front of her parents.

• She is angry about Gerald’s actions that night.

How does Mrs. Birling explain her actions when the Inspector questioned her?

• She says she didn’t understand what would happen.

• She blames Eva Smith for her own troubles.

• She refuses to admit she did anything wrong.

• She says Eva Smith lied to her.

What does Eric say when his father is happy after Gerald’s phone call?

• Eric feels happy, too.

• Eric feels ashamed of himself.

• Eric gets angry and says his father is ignoring the truth.

• Eric agrees that the family did nothing wrong.

What lesson does Sheila believe the Inspector wanted them to learn?

• To be kind to people who need help.

• To avoid scandals that could hurt their name.

• To think about how they affect other people’s lives.

• To never trust people like the Inspector.

What does Gerald say to make the Inspector’s story seem false?

• The Inspector didn’t act like a real professional.

• The Inspector may have shown each person a different picture.

• The Inspector didn’t have the right to question them.

• The Inspector’s story about Eva was missing details.