Question 1: What is the main setting of 'An Inspector Calls'? Briefly describe the time and place.

Answer: The main setting is a wealthy family’s house in 1912.

Question 2: How does Priestley highlight the theme of social responsibility in the play?

Answer: Through characters’ dialogue and the inspector’s questions about their involvement with Eva Smith.

Question 3: Quote only a short phrase from the play that relates to class.

Answer: We have to share our wealth

Question 4: Explain in a few sentences how Priestley uses dialogue to develop the theme of class.

Answer: Priestley uses character conversations to reveal attitudes towards class, showcasing the differences between the wealthy Birlings and the lower-class Eva Smith. The dialogue highlights social divisions and moral responsibilities.

Question 5: Identify a literary technique used in the phrase 'We have to share our wealth' and explain its effect.

Answer: The phrase uses repetition to emphasize social responsibility and evoke a sense of moral duty.

Question 6: Select the correct statement: Which of these best describes Priestley's message about class?

Answer: c) People have a duty to consider others regardless of class.

Question 7: What technique does Priestley frequently use to reveal characters’ true attitudes during the inspector’s questioning?

Answer: Contradictory statements or evasive responses reveal their true feelings.

Question 8: Write a brief paragraph analyzing how the character of Mr. Birling reflects societal views on class during the play’s setting.

Answer: Mr. Birling’s attitudes towards class are evident in his pride in his social status and his dismissive view of workers. His emphasis on hard work and profit reflects the capitalist mindset of the time, showing society’s focus on class divisions.

Question 9: Identify the literary device in the phrase 'A chain of events.' Explain its significance.

Answer: Metaphor; it illustrates how actions are interconnected and have consequences.