High School: 9th and 10th Grade - Literature - An Inspector Calls - Character Solution

Q.1.

Which of the following best describes Sheila's character as she appears during the family celebration?

Q.2.

Mr Birling is described as 'portentous'. Which of the following quotes best demonstrates this characteristic?

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"What's the matter with that child?"
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"He had a bit of information, left by the girl, and made a few smart guesses"
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"Rubbish! Do you know what happened to this girl after she left my works?"
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"Perhaps I ought to warn you that he's an old friend of mine, and that I see him fairly frequently. We play golf together sometimes up at the West Brumley"

Q.3.

Which of the following best describes Sheila's attitude at hearing of the events which befell Eva Smith?

Q.4.

"The rude way he spoke to Mr Birling and me - it was quite extraordinary!" - Mrs Birling's exclamation illustrates which aspect of her character?

Q.5.

Which of the following characteristics is evident in Gerald's treatment of Daisy Renton?

Q.6.

Which of the following does NOT describe the Inspector?

Q.7.

Mrs Birling is described as being 'cold'. Which of the following quotations best demonstrates this quality?

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"And in any case I don't suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide. Girls of that class - "
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"No - Eric - please - I didn't know - I didn't understand - "
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"Didn't I tell you? Didn't I say I couldn't imagine a real police inspector talking like that to us?"
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"I beg your pardon!"

Q.8.

Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Gerald?

Q.9.

Which one of the following adjectives does NOT describe Eric?

Q.10.

At the beginning of Act One, Mr Birling is described as being 'rather provincial in his speech'. What does this mean?