‘An Inspector Calls’ Exam Question 1
How does Priestley present social class in the play? Write about:
• how Priestley presents the Birlings;
• how he uses these characters to explore ideas about class.
(30 marks)
(4 marks – AO 4)
‘An Inspector Calls’ Exam Question 2
How does Priestley use the characters of Sheila Birling and Eric Birling
to explore ideas about conflict between the generations? Write about:
• how Priestley presents Sheila and Eric;
• how he uses these characters to explore conflict between the
generations.
(30 marks)
(4 marks – AO 4)
‘An Inspector Calls’ Exam Question 3
How does Priestley use the character of Inspector Goole to present the
theme of judgement in the play? Write about:
• how Priestley presents Inspector Goole;
• how he uses this character to explore the theme of judgement in
the play.
(30 marks)
(4 marks – AO 4)
‘An Inspector Calls’ Exam Question 4
How does Priestley use the characters of Sheila Birling and Eva Smith/
Daisy Renton to explore gender stereotypes? Write about:
• how Priestley presents these two characters;
• how he uses Sheila and Eva to explore gender stereotypes in the
play.
(30 marks)
(4 marks – AO 4)
‘An Inspector Calls’ Exam Question 5
How does Priestley use the character of Arthur Birling to explore power
and control in the play? Write about:
• how Priestley presents Arthur Birling;
• how he uses him to explore the theme of power and control in
the play.
(30 marks)
(4 marks – AO 4)