What did he think about his hometown?

It was middle class, It was a really respectable place

What was the aim of his political party?

Shared ownership of wealth and land, More morality in politics, Greater Democracy

What happened to his radio show?

The Conservative Government banned it as it criticised them

What radio programme did he present in the 1940s?

'Postscripts' - a show in which he criticised the Government

What happened to him in the 1st World War?

He was declared unfit after a gas attack

What job did he do in the 1920s?

Critic, Journalist, 'Man of Letters'

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The Life of J.B. Priestley

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A quiz to test the knowledge of students who have examined the life of the author and Playwright J. B. Priestley

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1
What did he write in 1945?
'Romeo and Juliet'
'Sharknado 3 - Oh Hell No'
'Eastenders'
'An Inspector Calls'
2
What was one of the social issues he was concerned about in the 1930s?
Industrial Strife
Drugs
Poverty
House Music
3
Where was he born?
New York
Brentford
York
Bradford
4
What did he think about his hometown?
He hated it
It was middle class
It was full of smelly poor people
It was a really respectable place
5
What was the aim of his political party?
Shared ownership of wealth and land
More morality in politics
Greater Democracy
To persecute ethnic minorities
6
What happened to his radio show?
It was only broadcast in Spanish due to a technical fault
It ended because no one listened to it
The Conservative Government banned it as it criticised them
It was the most popular radio show ever
7
What radio programme did he present in the 1940s?
'Postscripts' - a show in which he criticised the Government
'The Archers' - a soap opera set in a farming village
'The X Factory' - a talent show for factory workers
'A block of wood' - a block of wood being hit for an hour
8
What was his 1st job?
Toilet Cleaner
A soldier
A journalist
A clerk at a wool company
9
What political party did J. B. Priestly form with his friends in 1941?
The Common Wealth Party
The Labour Party
The Monster Raving Loony Party
UKIP
10
What did he study at University?
Modern History and Politics
Nothing - he didn't go to university
Film Studies
English
11
What happened to him in the 1st World War?
He was declared unfit after a gas attack
He was shot and killed
He wasn't involved in the 1st World War
He was too scared and ran away from the army
12
What job did he do in the 1920s?
Teacher
Critic
Journalist
'Man of Letters'
13
Which University did he attend?
Liverpool
Manchester
Oxford
Cambridge

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