AN INSPECTOR CALLS ACT 2 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who was bothering Eva/Daisy in the Palace Bar? - ANSWER Alderman
Maggarty was bothering her and Gerald saved her rescue.
What does he afterwards turn out to be, much to the disgust of Mr and Mrs
Birling? - ANSWER He is described as half drunk and goggle eyed, had
wedged her into a corner with that obscene fat carcass of his.
Who expresses very definite views as to who is 'entirely responsible' for Eva's
death? - ANSWER Mrs. Birling says the man who got her pregnant is 'entirely
responsible' without knowing it was Eric.
What does Sheila give to Gerald before he leaves? - ANSWER The
engagement ring back to him.
Why does Mrs Birling remain nonchalant when she has seen the photograph? -
ANSWER Mrs. Birling remains nonchalant because she wants to remain above
blame and be able to deflect to others when accused of being responsible.
How does Gerald try to justify the affair at first? - ANSWER Gerald asks
Sheila to leave the room says that he was taking care of someone who needs
help.
How does the Inspector claim to know so much about her life? - ANSWER He
claims to have read her diary.
Who says this and to whom?' I feel you're beginning all wrong.' - ANSWER
Sheila says this to Mrs. Birling. This would have been taken as a challenge.
Who says this and to whom?' I never take offence'. - ANSWER The inspector
says this to Mr. Birling who is intimidated and hates this feeling, which
frustrates him.
The Inspector plays on the word 'offence' -what are the two meanings of the
word that become entangled in this Act? - ANSWER Offence can mean to be
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Who was bothering Eva/Daisy in the Palace Bar? - ANSWER Alderman
Maggarty was bothering her and Gerald saved her rescue.
What does he afterwards turn out to be, much to the disgust of Mr and Mrs
Birling? - ANSWER He is described as half drunk and goggle eyed, had
wedged her into a corner with that obscene fat carcass of his.
Who expresses very definite views as to who is 'entirely responsible' for Eva's
death? - ANSWER Mrs. Birling says the man who got her pregnant is 'entirely
responsible' without knowing it was Eric.
What does Sheila give to Gerald before he leaves? - ANSWER The
engagement ring back to him.
Why does Mrs Birling remain nonchalant when she has seen the photograph? -
ANSWER Mrs. Birling remains nonchalant because she wants to remain above
blame and be able to deflect to others when accused of being responsible.
How does Gerald try to justify the affair at first? - ANSWER Gerald asks
Sheila to leave the room says that he was taking care of someone who needs
help.
How does the Inspector claim to know so much about her life? - ANSWER He
claims to have read her diary.
Who says this and to whom?' I feel you're beginning all wrong.' - ANSWER
Sheila says this to Mrs. Birling. This would have been taken as a challenge.
Who says this and to whom?' I never take offence'. - ANSWER The inspector
says this to Mr. Birling who is intimidated and hates this feeling, which
frustrates him.
The Inspector plays on the word 'offence' -what are the two meanings of the
word that become entangled in this Act? - ANSWER Offence can mean to be
