Question 1

Mr Arthur Birling

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 A wealthy, middle-class businessman.
 He does not believe in social responsibility.
 He is keen to receive a knighthood.
 His views are completely opposite to Inspector Goole’s.
 He likes taking charge and tends to preach about his views.

Question 2

Adjectives to describe Mr Birling

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capitalist, arrogant, foolish, prejudiced, ignorant, selfish, stubborn, vainglorious

Question 3

Mrs Sybil Birling

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Husband's social superior. Haughty, regards most people as socially beneath her. Not used to being contradicted.
Has rigid Edwardian views, and is prejudiced towards Eva Smith. She is more concerned about avoiding scandal than being honest.

Question 4

Adjectives to describe Mrs Birling

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Arrogant, cold-hearted, insincere, prejudiced, bitter, controlling, remorseless

Question 5

Sheila Birling

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Engagement to Gerald will bring financial gain to Arthurs, Acknowledges guilt,  genuinely remorseful. Recognises no good lying. Respects Gerald’s honesty, still feels need to break off engagement. Of all characters, changes most, sees need for socialism.

Question 6

Adjectives to describe Sheila

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Transformative, remorseful, socialist, sensitive, astute, strong-minded, empowered

Question 7

Eric Birling

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Unable to discuss problems with parents. Treated Eva very badly, was father of her unborn child. Stole money from father’s company to give to Eva, she realised it was stolen & refused to accept. Takes Goole's words about social responsibility to heart.

Question 8

Adjectives to describe Eric

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Rebellious, reckless, immature, insubordinate, compulsive, desperate, disgraced, dualistic, irresponsible

Question 9

Gerald Croft

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Son of Lord/Lady Croft, higher social status. Mature, polite. Played gallant gentleman, rescuing Eva. Began secret affair with Eva. Was kind but broke off relationship when it suited. Discovers Goole not a real officer, suggests there was no suicide

Question 10

Adjectives to describe Gerald

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Aristocratic, evasive, secretive, dishonest, disingenuous, chivalric, pragmatic

Question 11

Eva Smith

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Is twenty-four, parents are dead, moved to the city for work. Clever, pretty girl with potential never fulfilled. Commits suicide by drinking disinfectant. Was not afraid to stand up for her rights, taking strike action against Birling and Co.

Question 12

Adjectives to describe Eva Smith

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suffragist, victim, vulnerable, desperate, socialist, moralistic, principled

Question 13

Inspector Goole

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Makes powerful speech about social responsibility. Presents Eva's story methodically, with help of a photograph(s) and diary.
Shows how Birlings and Gerald played an important part in Eva's death, unintentionally or through their cruelty.Origins unknown.

Question 14

Adjectives to describe Inspector  Goole

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Socialist, moralistic, righteous, intimidating, unconventional, mysterious, imposing, sardonic, omnipotent

Question 15

Edna

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Edna is the Birling’s maid. She has little to say, which reflects her low status. She ushers in the Inspector. She is a symbol for the working class.

Question 16

Quote to show Birling's confidence

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"We're in for a time of steadily increasing prosperity."

Question 17

Quote to show Birling's thoughts on society

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"The way some of these cranks talk and write now, you'd think everybody has to look after everybody else"

Question 18

Quote to show Sheila's recognition

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"but these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people"

Question 19

Quote to show Sheila's regret

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"it's the only time I've ever done anything like that, and I'll never, never do it again to anybody"

Question 20

Quote to show Sheila's thoughts on the Inspector's method

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"We all started like that - so confident, so pleased with ourselves until he started asking us questions"

Question 21

Quote to show Sheila on Eric

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"he's been steadily drinking too much for the last two years"

Question 22

Quotes to show the Inspector on guilt

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"I think you did something terribly wrong - and that you're going to spend the rest of your life regretting it"

Question 23

Quote to show Mrs Birling defending herself

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"she was claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl of her position"

Question 24

Quote to show Eric explains

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"I'm not very clear about it, but afterwards she told me she didn't want me to go in but that - well, I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty - and I threatened to make a row"

Question 25

Quote to show the Inspector's thoughts

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"but each of you helped to kill her. Remember that"

Question 26

The Inspector's message

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"there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and a chance of  happiness all intertwined with our lives, with what we think and say and do."

Question	Answer
Mr Arthur Birling	 A wealthy, middle-class businessman.  He does not believe in social responsibility.  He is keen to receive a knighthood.  His views are completely opposite to Inspector Goole’s.  He likes taking charge and tends to preach about his views.
Adjectives to describe Mr Birling	capitalist, arrogant, foolish, prejudiced, ignorant, selfish, stubborn, vainglorious
Mrs Sybil Birling	Husband's social superior. Haughty, regards most people as socially beneath her. Not used to being contradicted. Has rigid Edwardian views, and is prejudiced towards Eva Smith. She is more concerned about avoiding scandal than being honest.
Adjectives to describe Mrs Birling	Arrogant, cold-hearted, insincere, prejudiced, bitter, controlling, remorseless
Sheila Birling	Engagement to Gerald will bring financial gain to Arthurs, Acknowledges guilt, genuinely remorseful. Recognises no good lying. Respects Gerald’s honesty, still feels need to break off engagement. Of all characters, changes most, sees need for socialism.
Adjectives to describe Sheila	Transformative, remorseful, socialist, sensitive, astute, strong-minded, empowered
Eric Birling	Unable to discuss problems with parents. Treated Eva very badly, was father of her unborn child. Stole money from father’s company to give to Eva, she realised it was stolen & refused to accept. Takes Goole's words about social responsibility to heart.
Adjectives to describe Eric	Rebellious, reckless, immature, insubordinate, compulsive, desperate, disgraced, dualistic, irresponsible
Gerald Croft	Son of Lord/Lady Croft, higher social status. Mature, polite. Played gallant gentleman, rescuing Eva. Began secret affair with Eva. Was kind but broke off relationship when it suited. Discovers Goole not a real officer, suggests there was no suicide
Adjectives to describe Gerald	Aristocratic, evasive, secretive, dishonest, disingenuous, chivalric, pragmatic
Eva Smith	Is twenty-four, parents are dead, moved to the city for work. Clever, pretty girl with potential never fulfilled. Commits suicide by drinking disinfectant. Was not afraid to stand up for her rights, taking strike action against Birling and Co.
Adjectives to describe Eva Smith	suffragist, victim, vulnerable, desperate, socialist, moralistic, principled
Inspector Goole	Makes powerful speech about social responsibility. Presents Eva's story methodically, with help of a photograph(s) and diary. Shows how Birlings and Gerald played an important part in Eva's death, unintentionally or through their cruelty.Origins unknown.
Adjectives to describe Inspector Goole	Socialist, moralistic, righteous, intimidating, unconventional, mysterious, imposing, sardonic, omnipotent
Edna	Edna is the Birling’s maid. She has little to say, which reflects her low status. She ushers in the Inspector. She is a symbol for the working class.
Quote to show Birling's confidence	"We're in for a time of steadily increasing prosperity."
Quote to show Birling's thoughts on society	"The way some of these cranks talk and write now, you'd think everybody has to look after everybody else"
Quote to show Sheila's recognition	"but these girls aren't cheap labour - they're people"
Quote to show Sheila's regret	"it's the only time I've ever done anything like that, and I'll never, never do it again to anybody"
Quote to show Sheila's thoughts on the Inspector's method	"We all started like that - so confident, so pleased with ourselves until he started asking us questions"
Quote to show Sheila on Eric	"he's been steadily drinking too much for the last two years"
Quotes to show the Inspector on guilt	"I think you did something terribly wrong - and that you're going to spend the rest of your life regretting it"
Quote to show Mrs Birling defending herself	"she was claiming elaborate fine feelings and scruples that were simply absurd in a girl of her position"
Quote to show Eric explains	"I'm not very clear about it, but afterwards she told me she didn't want me to go in but that - well, I was in that state when a chap easily turns nasty - and I threatened to make a row"
Quote to show the Inspector's thoughts	"but each of you helped to kill her. Remember that"
The Inspector's message	"there are millions and millions and millions of Eva Smiths and John Smiths still left with us, with their lives, their hopes and fears, their suffering and a chance of happiness all intertwined with our lives, with what we think and say and do."

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