Q.1
"The rude way he spoke to Mr Birling and me - it was quite extraordinary!" - Mrs Birling's exclamation illustrates which aspect of her character?
  • Her calm good sense
  • Her tender maternal nature
  • Her continual feeling of rage against the world
  • A firm belief in her own superiority
Q.2
Which of the following best describes Sheila's attitude at hearing of the events which befell Eva Smith?
  • Indifferent
  • Empathetic
  • Hysterical
  • Secretive
Q.3
Mrs Birling is described as being 'cold'. Which of the following quotations best demonstrates this quality?
  • "And in any case I don't suppose for a moment that we can understand why the girl committed suicide. Girls of that class - "
  • "No - Eric - please - I didn't know - I didn't understand - "
  • "Didn't I tell you? Didn't I say I couldn't imagine a real police inspector talking like that to us?"
  • "I beg your pardon!"
Q.4
Which of the following characteristics is evident in Gerald's treatment of Daisy Renton?
  • Warmth
  • Kindness
  • Selfishness
  • All of the above
Q.5
At the beginning of Act One, Mr Birling is described as being 'rather provincial in his speech'. What does this mean?
  • Mr Birling speaks in an aristocratic manner
  • Mr Birling has a Northern accent
  • Mr Birling uses a regional dialect in his speech
  • Mr Birling speaks English with a foreign accent
Q.6
Which of the following does NOT describe the Inspector?
  • Self-interested
  • Firm
  • Purposeful
  • Determined
Q.7
Which of the following best describes Sheila's character as she appears during the family celebration?
  • Empathetic
  • Depressive
  • Fearful
  • Playful
Q.8
Which one of the following adjectives does NOT describe Eric?
  • Young
  • Stable
  • Immature
  • Petulant
Q.9
Mr Birling is described as 'portentous'. Which of the following quotes best demonstrates this characteristic?
  • "What's the matter with that child?"
  • "He had a bit of information, left by the girl, and made a few smart guesses"
  • "Rubbish! Do you know what happened to this girl after she left my works?"
  • "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.10
Which of the following does NOT accurately describe Gerald?
  • Confident
  • Well-bred
  • A bit of a dandy
  • Capable of dishonesty
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