ESL Quiz on An Inspector Calls

What is Mr. Birling’s attitude when he says to Sheila, “You heard what I said”?

• He is angry.

• He is happy.

• He is sad.

• He is confused.

How does Eric feel about stealing money?

• He is happy about it.

• He feels guilty.

• He is proud of himself.

• He doesn’t care.

Why did Eric steal money?

• To pay for presents for Eva.

• To help the girl who was in trouble.

• To get revenge on his father.

• He didn’t steal money.

What does Eric say about his feelings for the girl?

• He was in love with her.

• He wasn't in love with her.

• He didn’t know her.

• He wanted to marry her.

How does Mrs. Birling react when Eric admits stealing money?

• She is shocked.

• She is happy.

• She is angry but understanding.

• She laughs.

Does Eric feel that he can go to his father to help him?

• He feels supported.

• He feels supported.

• He feels happy.

• He feels confused but hopeful.

What does the Inspector mean when he says, “We are responsible for each other”?

• We should look after each other and care about each other.

• We don’t need to help anyone.

• People should be alone and not care about others.

• People only care about their own problems.

How does Mr. Birling react to the Inspector’s questions?

• He is happy and agrees with everything.

• He is calm and answers questions confidently.

• He becomes angry and dismissive.

• He becomes sad and quiet.

How does Eric feel when he says, “My God—I’m not likely to forget”?

• He is scared.

• He feels bad and guilty.

• He feels proud.

• He feels confused.

What does Sheila mean when she says, "I started it"?

• She started the argument.

• She helped the girl lose her job.

• She did nothing wrong.

• She was the first to speak.