An Inspector Calls Quiz
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Who is the author of the play 'An Inspector Calls'?

  • J. B. Priestley (correct)
  • The Birling Family
  • Stephen Daldry
  • Inspector Goole
  • When was 'An Inspector Calls' first performed in the Soviet Union?

  • 2011
  • 1912
  • 1945 (correct)
  • 1992
  • Where is the play set?

  • Brumley (correct)
  • London
  • The Soviet Union
  • The Birling Family's home
  • What is the occupation of the Birling family?

    <p>Upper middle-class</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main plot of the play?

    <p>The suicide of a young working-class woman</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Author and Background

    • The author of the play 'An Inspector Calls' is J.B. Priestley.

    Performance History

    • 'An Inspector Calls' was first performed in the Soviet Union in 1945.

    Setting

    • The play is set in Brumley, an industrial town in the North Midlands of England, in 1912.

    The Birling Family

    • The Birling family are wealthy industrialists, with Mr. Birling being a manufacturer.

    Plot

    • The main plot of the play revolves around the mysterious visit of Inspector Goole to the Birling family, who are celebrating Sheila's engagement to Gerald Croft.

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    Test your knowledge of J. B. Priestley's renowned play, "An Inspector Calls"! This quiz will challenge your understanding of the characters, themes, and plot of this classic mid-20th century English morality play. Are you ready to dive into the world of Inspector Goole and the Birling family?

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