An Inspector Calls Quiz

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What is Gerald referring to when he says to the upset Eric that he and Eric’s father were joking about something they said before? (from Act One, pages 13 - 18)

His mother's desperation that he find someone better to marry than Sheila.

Mrs. Birling’s concern that nothing happen to jeopardize her husband's knighthood.

His father's resentment of Birling's business success.

Birling’s concern that nothing happen to jeopardize his knighthood.

What does Sheila do that reinforces and defines her intention to not go back to the person she was before Goole’s arrival? (from Act Three, pages 58 – 67)

She runs out to try and catch up to Goole.

She leaves the house to go to the police station.

She refuses to take back the engagement ring offered by Gerald.

She challenges Gerald to admit that he fathered Eva's child.

What does Sheila mean when she suggests that her parents are reacting to the situation as though nothing happened? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

She is essentially saying that neither of her parents view Gerald's effect on Eva Smith life as important or meaningful.

She is essentially saying that neither of her parents view Eva Smith’s death as important or meaningful.

Sheila's comment suggests that they are trying to pretend that Eva was not pregnant.

Sheila's comment suggests that they are trying to pretend that Eva is not dead.

What is significant about Goole’s behavior with Eva Smith’s picture? (from Act One, pages 13 - 18)

He looks at it a long time himself before showing it to each person.

He does not let anyone see it but the person to whom he intends to show it.

He keeps it locked in a briefcase.

He shows it to everyone else before he shows it to the person he is interrogating.

What is a key difference between Gerald and the Birlings? (from Act One, pages 5 – 13)

Gerald comes from a poor family; the Birlings are exceptionally wealthy.

Gerald is an orphan; Sheila's parents are both alive.

Gerald comes from a family of business people; the Birlings are distant members of the Royal Family.

Gerald comes from a family of aristocrats; the Birlings are a family of industrialists.