Lesson C3.3.2
C3.3.2 An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Drama, Unit 3
20 questions
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Lesson C3.3.2, An Inspector Calls, J B Priestley: 20 multiple choice questions for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama (1DR0), Unit 3: Theatre Makers in Practice, written with Revision Ninja.
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The 20 questions
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Who wrote An Inspector Calls?
- David Harrower
- Henrik Ibsen
- Roy Williams
- J B Priestley
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What is the designated genre of An Inspector Calls?
- Slapstick farce
- Historical musical
- Romantic comedy
- Social thriller
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Which family hosts the dinner party at the centre of the play?
- The Helmers
- The Kapulets
- The Croft family
- The Birlings
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Which character arrives at the Birling house during the dinner party?
- Dr Rank
- Creon
- Inspector Goole
- Krogstad
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Which young woman's death is the focus of the Inspector's investigation?
- Christine Linde
- Nora Helmer
- Antigone
- Eva Smith
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Which industry is Arthur Birling a prominent figure in?
- Banking only
- Manufacturing
- Shipbuilding only
- Farming
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In which year is the play set?
- 1945
- 1879
- 1954
- 1912
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In which year was An Inspector Calls first performed?
- 1954
- 1879
- 1945
- 1912
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What core message regarding morality does An Inspector Calls present?
- Absolute government control
- Strict individual self-reliance
- Complete moral neutrality
- Collective social responsibility
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What is the effect of the final telephone call in An Inspector Calls?
- Police inquiry impending
- An actor quits
- The play ends happily
- The family leaves town
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Which Birling child is in a relationship with Gerald Croft?
- Sheila
- Nora
- Antigone
- Eric
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Which character is the Birlings' son who is revealed to have a relationship with Eva Smith?
- Arthur
- Gerald
- Edna
- Eric
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What is the primary setting for the action of An Inspector Calls?
- Police station
- Factory office
- Dining room
- Drawing room
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What does the single-room setting of An Inspector Calls primarily focus attention on?
- Class division
- Family interactions
- Wider society
- Historical context
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Which key questioning technique does the Inspector use throughout the play?
- Silent observation
- Individual interrogation
- Cross-examination
- Group discussion
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What do the Birlings' confessions regarding Eva Smith ultimately reveal?
- Collective innocence
- Political loyalty
- Individual responsibility
- Complete ignorance
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What dramatic effect is created by the comfortable dinner party setting at the start?
- Sudden disruption
- Deep suspense
- Gradual tension
- Comic relief
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When analysing Priestley's political message, which aspect of audience response is being considered?
- Stage design
- Intended impact
- Vocal projection
- Historical accuracy
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Which period customs must a designer primarily consider for a 1912 production setting?
- Wartime rationing
- Dining customs
- Modern technology
- Street theatre
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Which character is Sybil Birling's husband?
- Inspector Goole
- Eric Birling
- Arthur Birling
- Gerald Croft
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