Starter quiz
- In 'An Inspector Calls' the inspector's full name is Inspector ______.
- 'Goole' ✓
- In Act 2 of 'An Inspector Calls', what does Gerald admit?
- He was responsible for Eva Smith's death.
- He did not know Eva Smith at all.
- He had an affair with Daisy Renton. ✓
- He disagreed with Mr. Birling’s views.
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- What does the term 'characterisation' refer to in a play?
- the physical appearance of a character
- the way a character's personality is developed and presented ✓
- the plot events surrounding a character
- the setting where a character lives
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- What does the word 'interpretation' mean when exploring a text?
- the way the text was written by the writer
- the physical setting described in the text
- the events that happen in the story
- the personal understanding or explanation of the text’s meaning ✓
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- Match the character from 'An Inspector Calls' to the correct words used in the stage directions to describe them.
- Mr. Birling⇔"portentous" "provincial" ✓
- Mrs. Birling⇔"superior" "cold" ✓
- Sheila⇔"pretty" "excited" "pleased" ✓
- Eric⇔"shy" "assertive" ✓
- Inspector Goole⇔"massiveness" "purposefulness" ✓
- Gerald⇔"well-bred" "man-about-town" ✓
- In Act 3 of 'An Inspector Calls', the Inspector delivers a speech where he states that men will be taught a lesson. Which words does he use to describe how or where this will happen?
- fire ✓
- prison
- blood ✓
- hell
- anguish ✓
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Exit quiz
- In 'An Inspector Calls', the doorbell rings to signal the entrance of the Inspector. Which word does Priestley use to describe its sound?
- "sharply" ✓
- "softly"
- "loudly"
- "deafeningly"
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- Is the answer true or false? In 'An Inspector Calls', Act 1, the Inspector is described as having "solidity".
- 'True' ✓
- In 'An Inspector Calls', which words does Priestley use to describe the way the Inspector should talk?
- "loudly"
- "carefully" ✓
- "weightily" ✓
- "dramatically"
- "sarcastically"
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- In Act 1 of 'An Inspector Calls', Mr. Birling mentions his positions of power and connections, which does he mention?
- chair of the Conservative party
- magistrate
- alderman ✓
- knows the Brumley police ✓
- Lord Mayor ✓
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- Which word beginning with 'o' can be described as: 'suggesting that something bad or threatening is going to happen.'?
- 'ominous' ✓
- In Act 3 of 'An Inspector Calls', the Inspector delivers a powerful speech where he says there are millions of...
- Eric Birlings
- Eva Smiths ✓
- Gerald Crofts
- John Smiths ✓
- Ednas
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Key learning points
- Priestley establishes the Inspector as an ominous and imposing presence in Act 1.
- Priestley reveals that the Inspector is not intimidated by class or societal power.
- The Inspector’s interrogation style could be considered unorthodox.
- The Inspector uses emotive and shocking language to provoke strong emotional reactions from the characters and audience.
- There are multiple interpretations to explain the role of the Inspector.
Common misconception
There is always one clear and deifnite interpretation of a charcater.
Characters can have multiple interpretations based on context, perspective, and evidence in the text. Writers like Priestley create complex characters to provoke debate and reflection.
Keywords
Ominous - suggesting that something bad or threatening is going to happen
Imposing - having a large, impressive, or intimidating appearance
Manipulative - the controlling or influencing of others
Unorthodox - different from what is usual or traditional
Emotive - causing strong emotions or feelings
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