An Inspector Calls Quiz

Who says: “The Germans don’t want war”?

• Eric Birling

• Mr Birling

• Gerald Croft

• Inspector Goole

What is the missing word: “as if we were all mixed up together like ___ in a hive”?

• Ants

• Bees

• Workers

• People

What theme is suggested by the quote: “it’s better to ask for the earth than to take it”?

• Family loyalty

• Social justice

• Gender inequality

• Capitalist success

What does Sheila’s quote “But these girls aren’t cheap labour. They’re people.” show about her?

• She wants to be promoted

• She is starting to care about working-class people

• She agrees with her father

• She dislikes Eva

What is revealed when Mr Birling says: “Still, I can’t accept any responsibility”?

• He regrets his actions

• He refuses to take the blame

• He is confused

• He is lying

Who says: “I know I’m to blame and I’m desperately sorry”?

• Mrs Birling

• Eric Birling

• Sheila Birling

• Inspector Goole

What does Gerald mean when he says: “I didn’t feel about her as she felt about me”?

• He was in love

• He felt guilty

• He didn’t return her feelings

• He respected her

What key word is missing: “in some odd way, I rather ___ you more”?

• Blame

• Respect

• Trust

• Pity

Mrs Birling says Eva “impertinently made use of our name”. What does this show?

• She is forgiving

• She cares about Eva

• She feels guilty

• She’s focused on her family’s status

What is the missing word: “Go and ___ for the father of the child”?

• Wait

• Look

• Blame

• Vote