Social Responsibility in An Inspector Calls Quiz

What is a key theme in 'An Inspector Calls'?

• Science fiction

• Adventure

• Romantic love

• Social responsibility

Who feels socially responsible for Eva Smith's death?

• Mr. Birling

• Sheila

• Mrs. Birling

• Gerald

What does Mr. Birling think about social responsibility?

• He is unsure about it

• He dismisses it as nonsense

• He believes it is the most important thing

• He embraces it fully

How does Eric show his sense of social responsibility?

• By ignoring the Inspector

• By blaming others

• By expressing shame at his own and his parents actions.

• By leaving the country

What lesson does the Inspector try to teach the Birlings?

• To be more adventurous

• To show responsibility towards those less fortunate

• To save money

• To travel the world

What is Mrs. Birling's reaction to the Inspector's questioning?

• She apologizes to Eva

• She accepts responsibility

• She is offended that he questions her position

• She is ashamed of Eric

What does the Inspector mean by 'It's better to ask for the earth than to take it'?

• It's better to ignore others

• Those who are poor like Eva have the right to ask for more, whereas the Birlings take without asking.

• It's better to be humble

• It's better to be greedy

What time period is 'An Inspector Calls' set in?

• Late 19th-century

• Early 20th-century

• Mid 18th-century

• 21st-century

What does Sheila do when she learns about her role in Eva's death?

• She leaves the room

• She blames Gerald

• She denies it

• She takes responsibility and tells the truth

What does Priestley suggest will happen if people do not take responsibility for each other?

• The world will become a better place

• The world will become a terrible place

• Nothing will change

• People will become richer