Characters
Plot
American Culture
Quotes
Context
100

Why is Mr. Birling so happy with Sheila and Gerald's engagement?

Because it will be good for business/the merging of their family companies.

100

How does Eva commit suicide?

She drinks disinfectant

100

A popular Southern breakfast consists of Biscuits and  _ _ _ _ _.

Gravy.

100
"She told me nothing. I never spoke to her."
Inspector Goole
100
Who wrote the play?
J.B. Priestley
200
Which character is "not quite at ease, half-shy, and half-assertive"?
Who is Eric Birling?
200

Why didn't Mrs. Birling help Eva?

Because Eva used Mrs. Birling's name when seeking help.

200

What is the brand name of Pepsi's version of Sprite?

Sierra Mist

200
"But take my word for it, you youngsters - and I've learnt in the good hard school of experience - that a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own"
Mr. Birling
200
When was it written?
1945
300

What 'sort' of people does Mrs Birling's charity purport to help?

Young girls in need
300

How does the Inspector know so much about Eva's life?

He says he read her diary.

300

Put these (3) events in order:

1. The first Super Bowl was played.

2. Marilyn Monroe was born.

3. The hamburger was invented.

Hamburger - 1880s

Marilyn Monroe - 1926

Super Bowl I - 1967

300

'Between us we drove that girl to commit suicide.'

Sheila

300

Which political system is the author a proponent of?

Socialism

400

What does Eva Smith change her name to?

Daisy Renton

400
At the end, which characters accept responsibility for their actions?
Sheila and Eric
400

Which president's face is on the $100 bill?

None.

400

'If men will not learn that lesson, then they will be taught it in fire and blood and anguish.'

Inspector Goole

400

Which (2) real historical events does Mr Birling foreshadow in his Act 1 speech?

(1) sinking of the Titanic

(2) World War 1

500

What's the name of the Birlings' maid?

Edna

500

What does the Inspector's name suggest about his character?

He might have been a ghost.

500

What was the first American beer brand?

Yuengling

500
“First, the girl herself. … Secondly, I blame the young man who was the father of the child… He should be made an example of.”
Mrs. Birling
500

Which city was An Inspector Calls first performed in?

Moscow, Russia.

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