Characters Flashcards

All 20 cards in this deck

What is Mr Birling’s first name?

Arthur.

What is Mrs Birling’s first name?

Sybil.

What is Mr Birling’s job?

A wealthy factory owner (Birling and Co.) and local magistrate.

Which civic post did Birling hold two years before the play?

Lord Mayor of Brumley.

Which honour does Birling hope to receive?

A knighthood.

What does the opening stage direction say Mrs Birling is to her husband?

His social superior.

Which charity does Mrs Birling help run?

The Brumley Women’s Charity Organisation.

Who is Sheila?

The Birlings’ daughter, in her twenties, engaged to Gerald.

Who is Eric?

The Birlings’ son, in his early twenties, who drinks too much.

Who is Gerald Croft?

Sheila’s fiancé, son of Sir George and Lady Croft.

What is the name of Gerald’s father’s firm?

Crofts Limited, an older and bigger rival of Birling’s.

About how old is Gerald?

About thirty.

Who is Edna?

The Birlings’ parlourmaid.

What is the Inspector’s surname?

Goole.

What name does Eva Smith use after leaving Milwards?

Daisy Renton.

Which three family members does the Inspector show the photograph to?

Birling, Sheila and Mrs Birling, one at a time.

Which character already knew Eric drank heavily, besides Gerald?

Sheila; Mrs Birling refuses to believe it.

Which character first finds out there is no Inspector Goole?

Gerald, in Act 3.

Which character refuses to take back the ring at the end?

Sheila.

Which character is never seen on stage, though the play centres on her?

Eva Smith.