WorksheetsAn Inspector Calls - Context Quiz for Lesson 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 8mins
1.What year is the play 'An Inspector Calls' set?
1912
1945
1914
1939
What is the name of the fictional town that is the setting for the play?
Birnam
Burmanum
Brumley
Brackburn
Why is the fictitious town Priestley created significant?
It is where Priestley used to live so it is more emotive
It gives the audience the impression of war
The audience understands that it could be any town in the UK
It shows that women are not treated equally
What is the name of the political system and set of beliefs that pushes the importance of community and working together?
socialism
extremism
capitalism
consumerism
Which political system promotes the concept of profit for private companies?
socialism
extremism
capitalism
consumerism
What year did the titanic sink?
1914
1939
1945
1912
What important event occurred in 1918 affecting some people’s rights?
The First World War began and people were forced into the army
The NHS was created
Women gained the right to vote
Capitalism was made the most popular choice of government
What was significant about the year 1941?
The First Word War ended
The Titanic sank
The Welfare state (a benefits system) was introduced to aid those in poverty
Priestley returned from serving in the Army
What year did Priestley write ‘An Inspector Calls’?
1912
1941
1945
1914
What significant event followed ‘An Inspector Calls’ in 1948?
The end of the 2nd World War
Women gained the right to vote
the Titanic sank
The NHS was installed
Why might Priestley have had a socialist viewpoint? HINT - think about his experiences...
