An Inspector Calls Revision- Questions
& Answers
What main theme beginning with the letter G appears in AIC? Correct Ans-guilt
Give a quotation to describe appearance of the Inspector in AIC. Correct Ans-massivness,
solidity and purposefulness, need not be a big man
How is Sybil Birling described in the opening stage directions? Correct Ans-her husband's
social superior', 'rather cold woman'
Where is the play AIC set? Correct Ans-the fictional town of Brumley
Which famous ship does Birling say is 'absolutley unsinkable'? Correct Ans-The Titanic
Finish the line, 'We are members of ____, we are ________' Correct Ans-one body,
responsible for each other
How is Eric described in the opening stage directions? Correct Ans-half shy, half assertive,
early twenties, not quite at ease
What is the opening line of AIC? Correct Ans-Giving us the port, Edna?'
, On what committee does Mrs Birling sit? Correct Ans-Brumley Women's Charity
Organisation
How much money does Eric steal to give Eva? Correct Ans-fifty pounds
What secret does Birling tell Gerald in Act 1? Correct Ans-That he was going to get a
knighthood.
Who rings to check that Goole is a real inspector? Correct Ans-Mr Birling
Finish the line, 'If men don't learn their lesson...' Correct Ans-they will be taught it in fire,
blood and anguish
How does Mrs Birling describe women like Eva? 'Girls of...' Correct Ans-Girls of that class
Finish the line, 'You're not the kind of father...' Correct Ans-...a chap can turn to when he's in
trouble
Who said, 'You're quote wrong to suppose I shall regret what I did?' Correct Ans-Mrs Birling
How does Sheila describe her brother when he is drunk? Correct Ans-squiffy
& Answers
What main theme beginning with the letter G appears in AIC? Correct Ans-guilt
Give a quotation to describe appearance of the Inspector in AIC. Correct Ans-massivness,
solidity and purposefulness, need not be a big man
How is Sybil Birling described in the opening stage directions? Correct Ans-her husband's
social superior', 'rather cold woman'
Where is the play AIC set? Correct Ans-the fictional town of Brumley
Which famous ship does Birling say is 'absolutley unsinkable'? Correct Ans-The Titanic
Finish the line, 'We are members of ____, we are ________' Correct Ans-one body,
responsible for each other
How is Eric described in the opening stage directions? Correct Ans-half shy, half assertive,
early twenties, not quite at ease
What is the opening line of AIC? Correct Ans-Giving us the port, Edna?'
, On what committee does Mrs Birling sit? Correct Ans-Brumley Women's Charity
Organisation
How much money does Eric steal to give Eva? Correct Ans-fifty pounds
What secret does Birling tell Gerald in Act 1? Correct Ans-That he was going to get a
knighthood.
Who rings to check that Goole is a real inspector? Correct Ans-Mr Birling
Finish the line, 'If men don't learn their lesson...' Correct Ans-they will be taught it in fire,
blood and anguish
How does Mrs Birling describe women like Eva? 'Girls of...' Correct Ans-Girls of that class
Finish the line, 'You're not the kind of father...' Correct Ans-...a chap can turn to when he's in
trouble
Who said, 'You're quote wrong to suppose I shall regret what I did?' Correct Ans-Mrs Birling
How does Sheila describe her brother when he is drunk? Correct Ans-squiffy
