An Inspector Calls Quiz

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What is Milward’s? (from Act One, pages 18 - 27)

A manufacturing company that competes with the Birlings.

The pharmacy where Eva worked, and where she was fired after a complaint by Mrs. Birling.

The clothing store where Eva worked, and where she was fired after a complaint by Sheila.

The bar where Eva Smith worked, and where Sheila met her and got her fired.

Why do Birling and Mrs. Birling complain about Goole’s behavior? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

They feel he was too judgmental about Sheila's behavior at Milward's.

They feel they did not push Eric hard enough to reveal the truth about the money.

They feel he did not show Eva Smith enough respect.

They feel he did not show them and their status enough respect.

What does Birling mean when he says that Eric being ruined will make “all the difference” (56)? (from Act Three, pages 54 – 57)

He means that Eric's behavior will lead to Sheila leaving the family.

He means that Eric's accusations will cause Mrs. Birling to want a divorce.

Birling means that Eric’s guilt will probably ruin his (Birling’s) chances of getting a knighthood.

Birling means that Eric’s guilt will probably ruin Gerald and Sheila's wedding.

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 refuses to take back the engagement ring offered by Gerald.

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

She runs out to try and catch up to Goole.

She leaves the house to go to the police station.

What is significant about Birling’s response to Eric’s protestations that it is the girl’s death that matters the most? (from Act Three, pages 58 – 67)

Birling's comments suggest that he values the death of his unborn grandchild more than that of the child's mother.

Birling’s response is to refer to Eric's apparent lack of sexual morality, which he thinks will reflect badly on him and the family.

Birling's comments suggest that he is glad the girl is dead.

Birling’s response is to refer to the money Eric stole. This suggests that to Birling, the money is more important than the loss of a life.