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Who is the author of the play 'An Inspector Calls'?
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?
When was 'An Inspector Calls' first performed in the Soviet Union?
- 2011
- 1912
- 1945 (correct)
- 1992
Where is the play set?
Where is the play set?
- Brumley (correct)
- London
- The Soviet Union
- The Birling Family's home
What is the occupation of the Birling family?
What is the occupation of the Birling family?
What is the main plot of the play?
What is the main plot of the play?
Flashcards
Author of 'An Inspector Calls'
Author of 'An Inspector Calls'
J. B. Priestley
'An Inspector Calls' first performance (USSR)
'An Inspector Calls' first performance (USSR)
1945
Setting of 'An Inspector Calls'
Setting of 'An Inspector Calls'
Brumley
Birling family social class
Birling family social class
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Main plot of 'An Inspector Calls'
Main plot of 'An Inspector Calls'
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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?
