WorksheetsAn Inspector Calls - stage directions
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
What type of lighting represents the Birling family at the start?
Pink
White
Blue
Green
What does portentous mean?
Angry
Pompous
Prim
Frustrating
This character is described as 'easily pleased with life' - who is this?
Eric
Gerald
Mrs Sybil Birling
Sheila
This character is described as 'being too manly to be a dandy' - who is this?
Eric
Gerald
Arthur
Inspector
This character is described as 'cold hearted' - who is this?
Gerald
Arthur
Edna
Sybil
What are Gerald and Sheila celebrating?
Engagement party
House warming party
Baby shower party
What was strange about Gerald's behaviour last summer?
He didn't see Sheila at all
He didn't visit the Birling family every week
He didn't buy her engagement ring
He didn't take Sheila on a dinner date
Complete this quote: Mr Birling is dedicated to 'lower ____________ and higher _____________'
class and class
standards and self esteem
costs and prices
Complete this quote: 'half shy, half (a) '
Why is Mr Birling so pleased about the engagement?
Sheila has found her true love
The two businesses can unite
Gerald will help improve their social standing
Who is this stage direction linked to? 'half playful, half serious'.
Sheila
Sybil
Edna
Gerald
What is Edna's role in the play?
A driver
A cook
A parlour maid
A cleaner
