Question 1

Priestley __________ in ______, but_________in ____, meaning __________________ would already know that Birling's ___________________________________________ making him appear ___________________________from the very beginning.

Accepted Answer

Priestley wrote the play in 1945, but set it in 1912, meaning a post-war audience would already know that Birling's optimistic predictions about peace and progress were completely wrong, making him appear foolish and untrustworthy from the very beginning.

Question 2

In 1912, many _______________________________ genuinely believed that it was_______________________________________ — Priestley challenges this attitude because he had seen how___________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

In 1912, many wealthy businessmen like Birling genuinely believed that it was not their responsibility to look after their workers — Priestley challenges this attitude because he had seen how damaging it was during the Great Depression of the 1930s.

Question 3

A 1945 audience, who had just ________________________________, would have been ______________Birling's______________________, as wartime Britain had   ____________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

A 1945 audience, who had just lived through a second World War, would have been deeply critical of Birling's selfish outlook, as wartime Britain had fostered a strong sense of community and shared sacrifice.

Question 4

Birling represents the _______________________ that Priestley __________ — his __________ and ______________ connections reflect a society where__________ and __________were _________________________________ and __________

Accepted Answer

Birling represents the typical Edwardian capitalist that Priestley despised — his knighthood and business connections reflect a society where wealth and status were valued far more than morality or compassion.

Question 5

In Edwardian Britain, charities like the BWCO were __________________________who_____________________________________ — Priestley uses Mrs Birling to expose__________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

In Edwardian Britain, charities like the BWCO were often run by upper-class women who looked down on those they claimed to help — Priestley uses Mrs Birling to expose the hypocrisy at the heart of this kind of false philanthropy.

Question 6

A 1945 audience would have found Mrs Birling's ___________________________________, particularly as___________________________________the idea that society had a _____________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

A 1945 audience would have found Mrs Birling's refusal to accept blame shocking, particularly as post-war Britain was beginning to embrace the idea that society had a collective duty to protect its most vulnerable members.

Question 7

Mrs Birling's attitude towards Eva reflects how working-class women in 1912 had almost no legal protection and were entirely at the mercy of wealthier, more powerful members of society.

Accepted Answer

Mrs Birling's attitude towards Eva reflects how working-class women in 1912 had almost no legal protection and were entirely at the mercy of wealthier, more powerful members of society.

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