Questions on the opening of An Inspector Calls

Mr Birling represents a system of government.

• Democracy

• Socialism

• Capitalism

• Monarchy

What system of government does Priestley approve of?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Theocracy

The stage directions in ‘An Inspector Calls’ are important because:

• They provide insight into characters' emotions and actions.

• They are not relevant to the plot.

• They are only for the director's use.

• They do not affect the audience's understanding.

Which stage direction describes which character:

• Gerald Croft

• Pretty girl, early twenties

• Eric Birling

• Attractive chap about thirty

• Inspector Goole

• Half-shy, half-assertive

• Sybil Birling

• Cold woman

• Sheila Birling

• Impression of massiveness, solidity

The Birling family is celebrating what news?

• A wedding announcement

• A business merger

• A new baby

• A promotion

Who, significantly, isn’t there?

• Lord and Lady Croft

• Alderman Meggarty

• Charlie Brunswick

• Edna

What does that tell you about the relationship between the Birlings and the Crofts?

• They are business rivals.

• They are family friends.

• They are strangers.

• They are political allies.

Why do the Crofts feel that way?

• Because they are happy.

• Because they are sad.

• Because they are confused.

• Because they are excited.

What does Mr Birling try to give during the opening?

• A speech

• A gift

• An apology

• A warning

What is ironic about this? Give specific examples.

• It is ironic because the situation is unexpected.

• It is ironic because it is humorous.

• It is ironic because it is tragic.

• It is ironic because it is contradictory.