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English (AQA)
An Inspector Calls: power and responsibility

Starter quiz

  • Which of the following is the definition of a topic sentence?
    • A sentence that shows the overarching argument of your essay.
    • A sentence that explains the main focus of your paragraph.  ✓
    • A sentence that summarises and concludes your paragraph.
  • Which of the following is the definition of a thesis statement?
    • It shows the overarching argument of your essay.  ✓
    • It summarises and concludes your paragraph.
    • It analyses a quotation in depth.
  • Starting with the first, put the plot points from 'An Inspector Calls' in chronological order. They all refer to Mr. and Mrs. Birling.
    • 1
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      Mr. Birling dismisses social responsibility as "nonsense".
    • 2
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      Mr. Birling boasts about his influence and claims the Titanic is "unsinkable".
    • 3
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      Sheila pleads with her mother not to build a "wall".
    • 4
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      Mrs. Birling refuses to help Eva Smith at the charity, blaming the girl.
    • 5
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      Mrs. Birling accuses the father of Eva’s child, refusing to acknowledge Eric.
    • 6
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      Both Mr. and Mrs. Birling remain unrepentant, emphasising their social status.
  • In Act 1 of 'An Inspector Calls', which words does Mr. Birling use to describe the idea of social responsibility and those that advocate for it?
    • "essential"
    • "nonsense"  ✓
    • "cranks"  ✓
    • "heroes"
    • "radicals"
  • In 'An Inspector Calls', which of the following does Mrs. Birling suggest about the father of Eva’s child?
    • He should take full responsibility and be punished.  ✓
    • He is innocent and should be left alone.
    • He was misled by Eva and should not be blamed.
    • Mrs. Birling does not care who the father is.
  • In 'An Inspector Calls', what is a key similarity in Mr. and Mrs. Birling’s attitudes towards social responsibility?
    • They both feel a strong duty to help the working class.
    • They both take responsibility for their actions.
    • They both prioritise their reputation over morality.  ✓
    • They both change their views by the end of the play.
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