An Inspector Calls Quiz (AI)

What does Eric admit to doing?

• Stealing money

• Drinking heavily and acting aggressively

• Leaving town

• Lying to the Inspector

What does Mr. Birling reject in his speech?

• Community

• Wealth

• Education

• Technology

How are characters in the upper classes described in the text?

• Humble and kind

• Arrogant and ignorant

• Generous and wise

• Poor and uneducated

What does Mr. Birling call the serious threat of war?

• A necessary evil

• Agitations and silly little war scares

• A heroic endeavor

• A noble cause

What does Mr. Birling's reference to the Titanic's maiden voyage show?

• His fear of the unknown

• His excitement and confidence

• His lack of knowledge

• His indifference to progress

What is the name of the inspector introduced in the play?

• Inspector Smith

• Inspector Goole

• Inspector Brown

• Inspector Green

What did Eva Smith and other factory workers demand?

• Longer working hours

• A higher wage

• More vacation days

• Better uniforms

What does the Inspector's description of Eva Smith's death contrast with?

• Upper classes' euphemisms

• Lower classes' struggles

• Middle classes' values

• Working classes' realities

Answer explanation

The Inspector's description of Eva Smith's death starkly contrasts with the upper classes' euphemisms, highlighting the disparity in how different social classes perceive and discuss the harsh realities of life and death.

How does Priestley use the Inspector as a mouthpiece?

• By allowing Mr. Birling to speak freely.

• By silencing Mr. Birling and promoting Socialist ideals.

• By supporting Mr. Birling's views.

• By ignoring Mr. Birling's comments.

What does the Inspector challenge in Mr. Birling's outlook?

• His kindness and generosity.

• His understanding of events.

• His greed and selfishness.

• His willingness to change.