What are the Birling family celebrating at the beginning of the play?

The recent launch of the Titanic

The engagement of Gerald and Sheila

Which of the following indicates that the Birlings have not finished so easily with the fate of "Eva Smith"?

Eric storms out of the house to meet with the real Eva

Why is the absence of the Croft family from these celebrations significant?

Their absence hints at a disapproval of Sheila and her family

Their absence shows that they neglect their business

Their absence indicates their involvement in the Inspector's visit

Their absence shows their lack of patriotism

Why are Sheila and Eric angry with their parents' reaction?

Mr and Mrs Birling seem to have forgotten their role in Eva Smith's death

Their parents are more worried about scandal than about how their actions affect others

Mr and Mrs Birling show no signs that their behaviour will change in future

How does Mr Birling try to dismiss the Inspector?

He immediately phones the local police

He orders the Inspector to leave

He implies that his connections with the Chief Constable mean that he is above whatever the Inspector might be investigating

Mr and Mrs Birling feel relieved shortly after Inspector Goole leaves their home. Which of the following events is responsible for their change of mood?

Sheila has informed her parents that they cannot be held responsible for a suicide

Gerald returns from his walk with news

The Birlings have decided to take full responsibility for their mistreatment of Eva Smith and feel less guilty in consequence

The Inspector rings to tell the family that he was mistaken

How is Sheila responsible for Eva Smith's fate?

Sheila demanded that the young woman be sacked from Milwards

Sheila refused to recommend the young woman to her mother's charity committee

Sheila introduced the young woman to Gerald

Sheila encouraged her father to sack the young woman from her job at his works

Gerald's former mistress was called Daisy Renton. How is he involved in the fate of Eva Smith?

Eva Smith and Daisy Renton are the same person, as Gerald realises when he sees the photograph

He kept a woman called Daisy Renton as a mistress, but abandoned her as Eva Smith has been abandoned

Eva Smith and Daisy Renton are not the same women, therefore Gerald bears no responsibility for Eva's fate

Eva Smith and Daisy Renton were flatmates

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Written by Rebecca HughesReviewed by Dr. Emma ClarkeUpdated 14 Apr 2026

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One of the most important parts of English Literature is to understand the text. This GCSE revision quiz will give you plenty of practice as well as giving helpful advice in preparation for the exam. It asks questions on J B Priestley's An Inspector Calls and is aimed at year 10 and year 11 students

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