An Inspector Calls - Error Correction Worksheet
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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A worksheet designed to develop understanding of the social context in J.B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', focusing on error correction and analysis of textual techniques.
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An Inspector Calls - Error Correction Worksheet
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Scene Summary and Context
‘An Inspector Calls’ is a play set in 1912, before World War I, highlighting the social inequalities of the time. The Birling family, representing the bourgeoisie, hosts a dinner that is interrupted by an inspector investigating the death of a young woman named Eva Smith. The play explores themes of responsibility and social class. Priestley uses the character of the inspector to challenge the audience’s complacency about social issues. Key phrases include 'fire and blood and anguish', indicating the looming violence and unrest that would soon engulf Europe. The play criticises the lack of social responsibility among the wealthy and questions their moral duty to others. Priestley’s own socialist views are reflected in the play’s message that society must work together to create a fairer world.
1.
Identify and correct the inaccuracy: The play is set in 1920, after World War I.
[2 marks]2.
What does the phrase 'fire and blood and anguish' suggest about Priestley's message?
[2 marks]3.
Correct the factual error: The inspector only represents the police.
[2 marks]4.
Identify one stylistic device used in the phrase 'fire and blood and anguish'.
[2 marks]5.
Explain how Priestley’s use of social critique aligns with his personal beliefs.
6.
Correct the factual inaccuracy: The play was written in the 1950s.
[2 marks]7.
Describe the social class of the Birling family and its significance.
[2 marks]8.
Identify and correct the stylistic device: 'They looked at one another, uncertain—then deliberately looked away.'
[2 marks]9.
What is the significance of the phrase 'moral duty' in the context of the play?
[2 marks]10.
Based on the context, what did Priestley intend with the play’s critique of capitalism?
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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