Question 1
Whom does Mrs. Birling blame for Eva Smith's death and why is this significant?
Question 2
What does Gerald Croft's move of placing Eva (Daisy Renton) into an apartment reveal about his character?
Question 3
What literary technique is J.B. Priestley employing in Mr. Birling's statement about the Titanic being 'unsinkable'?
Question 4
What central theme does the Inspector's parting words emphasize?
Question 5
What social attitude does Mr. Birling dismiss in his quote about 'these cranks'?
Question 6
How does Priestley's critique of social attitudes in 'An Inspector Calls' challenge the audience?
Question 7
How does Mrs. Birling's comment about Eva’s 'gross impertinence' contribute to the theme of social class?
Question 8
What does the Inspector mean when he says, 'millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths'?
Question 9
What significance does Sheila Birling's statement, 'But she was very pretty and looked as though she could take care of herself,' hold in the play?
Question 10
What is ironic about Gerald Croft’s disgust for 'hard-eyed dough-faced women'?
Question 11
Why is Mr. Birling's quote, 'If you don’t come down sharply on some of these people, they’d soon be asking for the earth,' significant?
Question 12
What development occurs in Sheila Birling’s character throughout the play?
Question 13
Why does Mr. Birling's confidence in the unsinkability of the Titanic undermine his credibility?
Question 14
In 'An Inspector Calls,' what message is Priestley trying to convey about responsibility through the play's characters?
Question 15
How does Mrs. Birling's quote, 'girls of that class,' reflect her attitude?