1. An Inspector Calls
Revision Quiz

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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

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

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

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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Which characters are being described?
‘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’

13. 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

14. How did each character contribute to Eva’s death?
Sheila? Sybil? Gerald? Arthur? Eric?

15. 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.

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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?

19. 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

20. 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’

21. 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’

22. 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’
‘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’

23. 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

24. Think of 2 quotes to support these statements…
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.