Plot
Who arrives unexpectedly at the Birling family's house?
Inspector Goole
Which character learns the most from the Inspector's visit?
Sheila Birling
Who says: "We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible for each other."
Inspector Goole
Eva loses jobs because wealthy people have power over her. Which theme is shown?
Hierarchy / Class divisions
In what English city do the Birlings live?
Brumley
Why does Inspector Goole visit the Birling family?
To investigate the death of Eva Smith.
Which character believes that successful people should only look after themselves?
Arthur Birling
Who says: "A man has to mind his own business and look after himself and his own."
Arthur Birling
Which theme teaches that everyone's actions affect other people?
Responsibility & Society
Which servant answers the front door?
Edna
What happened to Eva Smith before the events of the play?
She died after drinking disinfectant.
Which character refused to help Eva through the charity organization?
Sybil Birling
Who says: "I'm sorry, Daddy actually I was listening."
Sheila Birling
Which theme is shown when Arthur and Sybil dismiss Sheila and Eric because they are younger?
Hierarchy / Generational divisions
What year is the play set?
1912
Which event happens LAST?
A. Eva is fired from Milwards
B. Gerald meets Daisy Renton
C. Eric has a relationship with Eva
D. The Birling family receives a phone call
D
Which character had a secret affair with Eva?
Gerald Croft
Who says: "I say the girl's dead and we all helped to kill her - and that's what matters."
Eric Birling
Sheila and Eric admit their mistakes, but Arthur and Sybil do not. Which theme is this?
Guilt & Innocence
What year was the play first performed?
1945
Why is the ending surprising?
After the family believes the Inspector might not have been real, they receive a phone call saying a real inspector is coming.
Name TWO characters who sincerely accept responsibility by the end of the play.
Sheila and Eric
Mr. Birling says, ""The Titanic... unsinkable, absolutely unsinkable." What literary device is this an example of?
Dramatic Irony
Gerald expects Sheila to forgive him because he is a man. Which theme is shown?
Hierarchy / Gender divisions
What is Eva Smith's alias? (First and Last Name)
Daisy Renton