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WorksheetsEric Birling
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
How is Eric described at the start of the play?
'Half shy half assertive.'
'Confident and charismatic.'
'Heavy looking.'
'The man about town.'
What does Eric hide from his family?
He is a heavy drinker.
He likes to gamble.
He has a wife.
He is a singer.
True or false? Eric says-
“Why shouldn't they try for higher wages? We try for the highest possible prices. And I don't see why she should have been sacked just because she'd a bit more spirit than the others. You said yourself she was a good worker. I'd have let her stay.”
True
False
Where did Eric meet Eva?
At a party
At the palace bar
At the theatre
At the park
What did Eric do?
Eric raped Eva by violently forcing himself on her whilst he was drunk without her consent.
Eric fell in love with Eva and took care of her like Gerald did.
Eric gave Eva £50 after he was done with her.
Eric impregnated Eva.
What does Eric represent?
True or false? Eric has a good relationship with his parents?
True
False
How does Eric accept responsibility towards the end of the play?
Who does Eric blame for the death of Eva Smith and his unborn child?
Mr Birling
Mrs Birling
Gerald
Sheila
True or false? Eric says- "I don't give a damn now whether I stay here or not.”
True
False
