An Inspector Calls Act 2

Who was harassing Eva/Daisy in the Palace Bar?

• Eric Birling

• Benedict Meggarty

• Alderman Meggarty

• Charlie Brunswick

What phrase is later used to describe him, much to the disgust of Mr and Mrs Birling?

• 'one of the worst sot and rogues in Brumley'

• 'one of the worst drunkards and villains in Brumley'

• 'with an obscene fat carcass and notorious womaniser'

What does Sheila give to Gerald before he leaves?

• Port

• A cigar

• An engagement ring

How does Gerald attempt to defend the affair initially?

• '..I was sorry for her, and didn't like the idea of her going back to the Palace bar.'

• About the affair Gerald says to Mrs Birling; 'You know, it wasn't disgusting.'

• ',it was inevitable... I became at once the most important person in her life..'

Initially, Gerald acted in a chivalrous way towards Eva/Daisy. Which one of the definitions of chivalry apply to Gerald?

• When a man acts in a kind, honesty and honourable way towards a woman.

• When a man helps a woman by defending her honour when she is in a vulnerable position.

• When a man opens the door for a woman out of respect.

Mrs Birling is cold and snobby towards Ms Renton/Mrs Birling. How does Mrs Birling show snobbery towards Daisy Renton/Mrs Birling?

• Snobbery is when someone only associates with a particular class of people and feels superior to other groups of people

• When someone views people who belongs to a lower class as inferior and looks up to people who belong to higher social class groups

• Mrs Birling described Daisy Renton/Mrs Birling as 'claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl in her position.' Showing Mrs Birling's snobbery, that only upper class people have feelings of love and possess high morals.

Who says this and to whom? ‘I feel you’re beginning all wrong.’

• Gerald says to Sheila

• Sheila says to Mrs Birling.

• Mr Birling says to the Inspector

The Inspector refers responsibility many times. Which quotes about responsibility does the Inspector say to Sheila?

• 'Public men..have responsibilities as well as privileges.'

• 'she'll feel entirely to blame, she'll be alone with her responsibility..'

• '.. we'll have to share our guilt.'

• 'I think you did something terribly wrong - and that you're going to spend the rest of your life regretting it.'

Who expresses very definite views as to who is ‘entirely responsible’ for Eva’s death?

• The Inspector

• Sheila

• Mrs Birling

• Gerald

Who points out 'You seem to have made a great impression on this child, Inspector?'

• Gerald Croft

• Mr Birling

• Mrs Birling