An Inspector Calls (Act 3) UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Eric says "(Bitterly) You haven't made it any easier for me, have you Mother?" - CORRECT
ANSWER - This suggests that because his mother told the inspector that it was the father's
responsibility and now it will not be easy the inspector will not hear him out.
Inspector Goole says "I know- He's your son and this is your house- but look at him. He needs a
drink to see him through" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that The inspector here
is being very smart. As Eric can become squiffy real quick, this could mean that the inspector,
might be saying behind the scenes, " let him drink more he will tell the truth".
drinking = speaking the truth.
Eric says "Yes, I insisted- it seems. 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" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Eva herself had
clearly denied she did not want eric to come to her house, but he still did. this shows he raped
her. Furthermore, this implies that this symbolizes how upper-class men get their way in every
kind of situation. they go in "that state", where they can misuse their power and then not
experience the repercussions. When Eric says "I threatened to make a row" this implies his
misuse of power and women of the lower class.
Eric says "She didn't want me to marry her. Said I didn't love her- and all that. In a way, she
treated me- as if I were a child" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that he is too
young to understand what he is doing(raping Eva) she is being sensible because she knows
something is about to happen and realizes that the money was stolen.
Mr Birling says "(Savagely) Well, i can tell you what's happening. He's admitted he was
responsible for the girl's condition, and now he's telling us he supplied her with money he stole
from the office." - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that because Eric is the first of
the Birlings to be accused of committing a legal crime. The other Birlings did things that were
immoral, but none that necessarily defied the law. Because of the definable illegality of Eric's
wrongdoing, the Birling parents will be more upset with him than they were with Sheila or with
each other.
, Eric says "Because you're not the kind of father a chap could go to when he's in trouble - that's
why." - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Mr Birling is a father who is very
distant from his children and is not trusted by his family Furthermore this breaks down the happy
mask that was built at the very start of act 1; inside, they are not a very united and loving family,
with a spirit of togetherness but quite the opposite.
Eric says "(nearly at breaking point) She came to you to protect me- and you turned her away-
yes, and you killed her- and the child she'd have had too- my child- your own grandchild- you
killed them both- damn you, damn you" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Eric
is nearly in tears and he is showing real emotion and he is becoming incoherent with rage that his
mother refused the little help that his mother's commit help furthermore, this implies Eric blames
his mother and wants her to take responsibility for what she did to Eva Smith.
Eric says "(Almost threatening) You don't understand anything. You never did." - CORRECT
ANSWER - This suggests that Eric feels unloved and misunderstood by his family which
could suggest poor parenting. Furthermore, this implies that Eric is telling his mother that she
was never a good person because she wasn't willing to work on herself to make herself good and
moral.
Inspector Goole says "But each of you helped kill her. Remember that. Never forget it" -
CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that he wants to intimidate them and make sure they
never forget this evening so that they can reflect and change their ways and take responsibility.
by telling them that they should never forget and then eyeing them all carefully also shows he
wants to have an impact on them for the better not for the worse.
Mr Birling says "( unhappily) Look, Inspector - I'd give thousands - yes, thousands-" -
CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Mr Birling is trying to bribe the Inspector to
forget the night. Furthermore, he does not take it, This suggests that the inspector is implying that
Mr Birling should have given the pay rise to Eva Smith and her fellow workers instead of bribing
him now.this shows his stubborn greed towards money and the misuse of power.
Inspector Goole says "But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone - but 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 chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, and what
we think and say and do. We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Eric says "(Bitterly) You haven't made it any easier for me, have you Mother?" - CORRECT
ANSWER - This suggests that because his mother told the inspector that it was the father's
responsibility and now it will not be easy the inspector will not hear him out.
Inspector Goole says "I know- He's your son and this is your house- but look at him. He needs a
drink to see him through" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that The inspector here
is being very smart. As Eric can become squiffy real quick, this could mean that the inspector,
might be saying behind the scenes, " let him drink more he will tell the truth".
drinking = speaking the truth.
Eric says "Yes, I insisted- it seems. 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" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Eva herself had
clearly denied she did not want eric to come to her house, but he still did. this shows he raped
her. Furthermore, this implies that this symbolizes how upper-class men get their way in every
kind of situation. they go in "that state", where they can misuse their power and then not
experience the repercussions. When Eric says "I threatened to make a row" this implies his
misuse of power and women of the lower class.
Eric says "She didn't want me to marry her. Said I didn't love her- and all that. In a way, she
treated me- as if I were a child" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that he is too
young to understand what he is doing(raping Eva) she is being sensible because she knows
something is about to happen and realizes that the money was stolen.
Mr Birling says "(Savagely) Well, i can tell you what's happening. He's admitted he was
responsible for the girl's condition, and now he's telling us he supplied her with money he stole
from the office." - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that because Eric is the first of
the Birlings to be accused of committing a legal crime. The other Birlings did things that were
immoral, but none that necessarily defied the law. Because of the definable illegality of Eric's
wrongdoing, the Birling parents will be more upset with him than they were with Sheila or with
each other.
, Eric says "Because you're not the kind of father a chap could go to when he's in trouble - that's
why." - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Mr Birling is a father who is very
distant from his children and is not trusted by his family Furthermore this breaks down the happy
mask that was built at the very start of act 1; inside, they are not a very united and loving family,
with a spirit of togetherness but quite the opposite.
Eric says "(nearly at breaking point) She came to you to protect me- and you turned her away-
yes, and you killed her- and the child she'd have had too- my child- your own grandchild- you
killed them both- damn you, damn you" - CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Eric
is nearly in tears and he is showing real emotion and he is becoming incoherent with rage that his
mother refused the little help that his mother's commit help furthermore, this implies Eric blames
his mother and wants her to take responsibility for what she did to Eva Smith.
Eric says "(Almost threatening) You don't understand anything. You never did." - CORRECT
ANSWER - This suggests that Eric feels unloved and misunderstood by his family which
could suggest poor parenting. Furthermore, this implies that Eric is telling his mother that she
was never a good person because she wasn't willing to work on herself to make herself good and
moral.
Inspector Goole says "But each of you helped kill her. Remember that. Never forget it" -
CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that he wants to intimidate them and make sure they
never forget this evening so that they can reflect and change their ways and take responsibility.
by telling them that they should never forget and then eyeing them all carefully also shows he
wants to have an impact on them for the better not for the worse.
Mr Birling says "( unhappily) Look, Inspector - I'd give thousands - yes, thousands-" -
CORRECT ANSWER - This suggests that Mr Birling is trying to bribe the Inspector to
forget the night. Furthermore, he does not take it, This suggests that the inspector is implying that
Mr Birling should have given the pay rise to Eva Smith and her fellow workers instead of bribing
him now.this shows his stubborn greed towards money and the misuse of power.
Inspector Goole says "But just remember this. One Eva Smith has gone - but 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 chance of happiness, all intertwined with our lives, and what
we think and say and do. We don't live alone. We are members of one body. We are responsible
