An Inspector Calls: Act 2 Questions &
Answers
Why does Mrs Birling remain nonchalant (casual/detached) even when she has seen the
photograph?
Correct Ans-Mrs. Birling remains nonchalant because she wants to remain
above blame and be able to deflect to others, when accused of being respo...
An Inspector Calls: Act 2 Questions &
Answers
Why does Mrs Birling remain nonchalant (casual/detached) even when she has seen the
photograph? Correct Ans-Mrs. Birling remains nonchalant because she wants to remain
above blame and be able to deflect to others, when accused of being responsible.
How does Gerald attempt to defend the affair initially? Correct Ans-Gerald asks Sheila to
leave the room says that he was taking care of someone who needed help.
How does the Inspector claim to know so much about her life? Correct Ans-He claims to
have read her diary.
Who says this and to whom?' I feel you're beginning all wrong.' Correct Ans-Sheila says this
to Mrs. Birling. This would have been taken as a challenge.
Who says this and to whom?' I never take offence'. Correct Ans-The inspector says this to Mr.
Birling who is intimidated and hates this feeling, which frustrates him.
The Inspector creates a play on the word 'offence' -what are the two meanings of the word that
become tangled in this Act? Correct Ans-Offence can mean to be aggressive and become
offensive or it can mean to do a particular act which is against some rule.
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