An Inspector Calls Quiz

Print

Word

PDF

Take our free An Inspector Calls quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 aristocrats; the Birlings are a family of industrialists.

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

2.

What does Birling offer to do to try and make up for what happened to Eva / Daisy? (from Act Three, pages 48 - 54)

He offers to give a large sum of money to her father.

He offers to pay for the raising of her child.

He offers to give a large sum of money to charity.

He offers to give a raise to all the workers in his plant.

3.

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

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

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 was too judgmental about Sheila's behavior at Milward's.

4.

Who arrives in the aftermath of Mrs. Birling’s story? (from Act Two, pages 40 – 47)

Eva.

Gerald.

Edna.

Eric.

5.

Why is Birling concerned about Mrs. Birling’s story? (from Act Two, pages 40 – 47)

He thinks Mrs. Birling should have helped Eva.

Birling is concerned that what Mrs. Birling did will look bad for the family at an inquest.

Birling is concerned that what Mrs. Birling did will make the family look bad to Gerald's aristocratic parents.

He thinks Mrs. Birling should have asked his advice before making any decisions.

More summaries and resources for teaching or studying An Inspector Calls.

Browse all BookRags Study Guides.

Copyrights