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An Inspector Calls: Characterisation

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 14mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following do you feel best summarises Mrs Birling's character?

a)

prejudiced, privileged, conservative

b)

disapproving, patronising, fake

c)

judgemental, assertive, secretive

d)

disrespectful, dominant, spiteful

2.

Which three words do you think best summarises Gerald's character?

a)

Deceitful, cunning, secretive

b)

Naive, foolish, fake

c)

merciless, condescending, selfish

d)

aloof, polite, shallow

3.

Which three words do you think best summarises Sheila's character?

a)

strong-willed, outspoken, subversive

b)

naive, gullible, impulsive

c)

compliant, childish, narrow-minded

d)

persistent, challenging, intuitive

4.

Which three words do you think best summarises Eric's character?

a)

unpredictable, mysterious, disinterested

b)

awkward, uncomfortable, isolated

c)

outspoken, challenging, subversive

d)

quiet, neglected, distant

5.

Which three words do you think best summarises Inspector Goole's character?

a)

inquisitive, persistent, determined

b)

perceptive, powerful, dominant

c)

patient, cunning, intelligent

d)

irreverent, challenging, moralistic

6.

Which three words do you think best summarises Mr. Birling's character?

a)

bigoted, selfish, ignorant

b)

unapologetic, forceful, tactless

c)

arrogant, conservative, thoughtless

d)

money-driven, single-minded, status-obsessed

7.

What words spoken by the character sums up Mrs Birling best?

4 lines
8.

What words spoken by the character sums up Mr Birling best?

4 lines
9.

What words spoken by the character sums up Sheila best?

4 lines
10.

What words spoken by the character sums up Gerald best?

4 lines
11.

What words spoken by the character sums up Inspector Goole best?

4 lines
12.

Who do you think holds the strongest political views in the play?

a)

Mr Birling

b)

Sheila

c)

Gerald

d)

Inspector Goole

13.

Who do you think is the most dangerous character in the play?

a)

Mr Bilring

b)

Gerald

c)

Mrs Birling

d)

Inspector Goole

14.

Which character do you find the most morally reprehensible (you disagree with their actions/outlook)?

a)

Sheila

b)

Gerald

c)

Mr Birling

d)

Mrs Birling

15.

In your opinion, An Inspector Calls is about...?

a)

Double-standards and hypocrisy

b)

Responsibility and society

c)

Morality and blame

d)

Politics and class