An Inspector Calls Quiz | KS3 GCSE English Literature Revision Activity

This An Inspector Calls Quiz is an ideal resource for KS3 English, GCSE English Literature, and revision of Priestley’s key themes, characters and dramatic methods. Presented as a clear, ready-to-use PowerPoint, this quiz tests students’ understanding of the play through multiple-choice questions covering symbolism, themes, historical context, dramatic irony, character development and key ideas.

Each question is followed by a model explanation, helping learners consolidate knowledge, correct misconceptions and strengthen their analytical understanding. The quiz can be used for whole-class teaching, retrieval practice, end-of-unit assessment, or exam revision.

The questions address essential GCSE content, including:
→ The symbolic role of Inspector Goole
→Social responsibility and class inequality
→The purpose of dramatic irony
→ Character interpretations (Sheila, Arthur Birling, Eric, Gerald, Eva Smith)
→ The significance of the setting and historical context
→ Key quotes and thematic ideas
→The Inspector’s message and the play’s moral purpose

This resource supports students preparing for AQA GCSE English Literature (but is also suitable for OCR, Edexcel and WJEC), offering accessible, curriculum-aligned revision that reinforces comprehension and interpretation.

What’s Included:
• Full PowerPoint quiz
• 20+ multiple-choice questions
• Detailed model explanations after each answer
• Coverage of themes, characters, context, and dramatic techniques
• Suitable for whole-class competition, revision or independent study

Perfect For:
✔ KS3 English (introduction to the play)
✔ GCSE English Literature revision
✔Retrieval practice and end-of-unit assessment
✔ Cover lessons and quick review tasks

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