An Inspector Calls Revision Quiz

Match each character to their first name… (6) Mr Birling (senior) Mrs Birling Miss Birling Mr Birling (junior) Mr Croft Ms Smith Gerald Sybil Eva Arthur Sheila Eric

Match each character to their first name… Mr Birling (senior) Mrs Birling Miss Birling Mr Birling (junior) Mr Croft Ms Smith Gerald Sybil Eva Arthur Sheila Eric

Which of these were predictions made by Mr Birling? (9) The Germans don’t want war By 1940 there will be no war and no strikes George Bernard Shaw and HG wells will be rubbish Titanic is unsinkable England will win the 1966 world cup By 1960 there will be no war and no strikes The Japanese will never be involved in fighting Russia will always be naturally behind You are marrying at a very good time

Which of these were predictions made by Mr Birling? The Germans don’t want war By 1940 there will be no war and no strikes George Bernard Shaw and HG wells will be rubbish Titanic is unsinkable England will win the 1966 world cup By 1960 there will be no war and no strikes The Japanese will never be involved in fighting Russia will always be naturally behind You are marrying at a very good time

When was this play written and set? (1) A) 1945 and 1912 B) 1939 and 1914 C) 1943 and 1915

When was this play written and set? A) 1945 and 1912 B) 1939 and 1914 C) 1943 and 1915

When was WW1? (1) When was WW2? (2) A) 1913-1918 B) 1914-1917 C) 1914-1918 A) 1939-1945 B) 1941-1945 C) 1943-1947

When was WW1? When was WW2? A) 1913-1918 B) 1914-1917 C) 1914-1918

Match the predictions to how we know it was wrong… (6) Germans don’t want war Titanic is unsinkable By 1940 there will be no war or strikes Russia will always be behind George Bernard-Shaw and HG Wells will be rubbish You are marrying at a good time It sank Russia went on to be very developed WW1 soon followed Lots of bad things were to follow In 1940 we were at war again They were two of the most respected writers

Match the predictions to how we know it was wrong… Germans don’t want war Titanic is unsinkable By 1940 there will be no war or strikes Russia will always be behind George Bernard-Shaw and HG Wells will be rubbish You are marrying at a good time It sank Russia went on to be very developed WW1 soon followed Lots of bad things were to follow In 1940 we were at war again They were two of the most respected writers

Which characters are being described? (6) ‘Heavy looking, fairly easy manners, rather provincial in his speech’ ‘A cold woman, social superior’ ‘A pretty girl, very pleased with life and rather excited’ ‘Attractive chap, too many to be a dandy, but a man about town’ ‘Not at ease, half shy, half assertive’ ‘Impression of solidity and purposefulness. Speaks carefully. Habit of looking hard at people’

Which characters are being described? ‘Heavy looking, fairly easy manners, rather provincial in his speech’ Mr Arthur Birling ‘A cold woman, social superior’ Mrs Sybil Birling ‘A pretty girl, very pleased with life and rather excited’ Sheila ‘Attractive chap, too many to be a dandy, but a man about town’ Gerald ‘Not at ease, half shy, half assertive’ Eric ‘Impression of solidity and purposefulness. Speaks carefully. Habit of looking hard at people’ Inspector Goole

How did each character contribute to Eva’s death? (5) Sheila? Sybil? Gerald? Arthur? Eric?

How did each character contribute to Eva’s death? Sheila? Got her sacked from job because she was jealous. Sybil? Wouldn’t give her charity. Gerald? Had an affair and then left her. Arthur? Sacked her from job for asking for more money. Eric? Got her pregnant, stole money.

In what order did these things happen? (1) A) Arthur, Gerald, Sheila, Eric, Sybil B) Arthur, Sheila, Gerald, Sybil, Eric C) Arthur, Sheila, Gerald, Eric, Sybil

In what order did these things happen? A) Arthur, Gerald, Sheila, Eric, Sybil B) Arthur, Sheila, Gerald, Sybil, Eric C) Arthur, Sheila, Gerald, Eric, Sybil

What was the other name that Eva Smith was known by What was the other name that Eva Smith was known by? Who knew her by this name? (2)

What was the other name that Eva Smith was known by What was the other name that Eva Smith was known by? Who knew her by this name? Daisy Renton Gerald and the Inspector

Match the quotes to the character who said them… (6) Sheila Gerald Eric Arthur Sybil Inspector ‘We are members of one body’ ‘Nearly any man would have done’ ‘You’ll have to get used to that’ ‘Except for all last summer’ ‘Because you’re not the kind of father’ ‘Hard headed practical business man’

Match the quotes to the character who said them… Sheila Gerald Eric Arthur Sybil Inspector ‘We are members of one body’ ‘Nearly any man would have done’ ‘You’ll have to get used to that’ ‘Except for all last summer’ ‘Because you’re not the kind of father’ ‘Hard headed practical business man’

Who said these quotes. To or about who Who said these quotes? To or about who? What does it show about their character? (18) Quote Who said? To/about? Shows about their character? ‘Oh I wish you hadn’t told me’ ‘All right. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that’ ‘I don’t know really. Suddenly I just felt I had to laugh’ We’ve been had. That’s all’ Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility. ‘Your daughter isn’t living on the moon. She’s hear in Brumley too’

Who said these quotes. To or about who Who said these quotes? To or about who? What does it show about their character? Quote Who said? To/about? Shows about their character? ‘Oh I wish you hadn’t told me’ Sheila Inspector That she is selfish ‘All right. I knew her. Let’s leave it at that’ Gerald Thinks he can hide it from her ‘I don’t know really. Suddenly I just felt I had to laugh’ Eric That he has something to hide We’ve been had. That’s all’ Arthur He has learned nothing Go and look for the father of the child. It’s his responsibility. Sybil She is trying to blame other people ‘Your daughter isn’t living on the moon. She’s hear in Brumley too’ Birling That he thinks Birling patronises Sheila

Think of 2 quotes to support these statements… (12) Mr Birling cares more about money than people. Mrs Birling won’t accept any responsibility. Sheila changes and becomes more mature. Eric drinks too much. Gerald expects Sheila to forgive him. Inspector is not intimidated by the family.