An Inspector Calls (OCR GCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Exam code: J352

4 hours191 questions
1a
20 marks

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley and Councillors by Graham Jones

Read the two extracts and then answer both part (a) and part (b).

Case Study

Text from "An Inspector Calls" where Arthur Birling prepares a toast for an engagement. Characters include Mrs Birling, Gerald, Eric, and Sheila.

Case Study

Text from a script titled "Councillors" by Graham Jones, featuring a dialogue among Eileen, Granny, and Bill about politics and family dynamics.

You should spend about 45 minutes on part (a) and 30 minutes on part (b).

For part (a), you should focus only on the extracts here rather than referring to the rest of your studied text.

Compare how family tension is presented in these two extracts. You should consider:

  • the situations and experiences faced by the characters

  • how the characters react to these situations and experiences

  • how language and dramatic features create effects.

1b
20 marks

Explore another moment in An Inspector Calls where tensions in the Birling family are revealed.

2a
20 marks

An Inspector Calls by J. B. Priestley and Daylight Come by Myrna Moore

Read the two extracts below and then answer both part a) and part b).

Case Study

Extract from "An Inspector Calls" by J.B. Priestley showing a dialogue about Eva Smith, revealing her photo and Sheila's emotional response upon recognition.
A dialogue excerpt from a play with Birling angrily addressing conflicts during a disrupted family celebration involving the Inspector.

Case Study

Text from a play extract titled "Daylight Come" by Myrna Moore. Characters Doris and Nathaniel speak fondly at Grace’s funeral, sharing personal memories.
Script excerpt with dialogue among four characters discussing a conflict after a park event. Aunt Clarrie and others react with disapproval.

You are advised to spend about 45 minutes on part a) and 30 minutes on part b).

For part a), you should focus only on the extracts here rather than referring to the rest of your studied text.

Compare how the impact of an unexpected visitor is presented in these two extracts. You should consider:

  • the situations and experiences faced by the characters

  • how the characters react to these situations and experiences

  • how language and dramatic features create effects.

2b
20 marks

Explore another moment in An Inspector Calls where there is a dramatic entrance or exit.