An Inspector Calls Practice Questions

How does Priestley use the character of the Inspector to explore ideas about responsibility?

Write about:

• what the Inspector says and does
• how Priestley presents the Inspector by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley present Mr Birling in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• what Mr Birling says and does
• how Priestley presents Mr Birling by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

‘Mrs Birling is the character most to blame for Eva Smith’s death.’

How far do you agree with this view?

Write about:

• what Mrs Birling says and does
• how Priestley presents Mrs Birling by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley use the character of Sheila to explore ideas about change?

Write about:

• what Sheila says and does
• how Priestley presents Sheila by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

‘Eric is a weak character who deserves little sympathy.’

How far do you agree with this view of Eric?

Write about:

• what Eric says and does
• how Priestley presents Eric by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley use the character of Gerald to explore attitudes towards women?

Write about:

• what Gerald says and does
• how Priestley presents Gerald by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley present ideas about social class in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• the ideas about social class in the play
• how Priestley presents these ideas by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]

How does Priestley present the differences between the older and younger generations in An Inspector Calls?

Write about:

• what the older and younger characters say and do
• how Priestley presents the generations by the ways he writes.

[30 marks]
AO4 [4 marks]