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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maggie plead with Brick?
(a) She wants to buy some new clothes
(b) She cannot bear his indifference any longer
(c) She wants to return to their home
(d) She wants to adopt a child

2. Who interrupts Brick and Maggie as they argue?
(a) Big Daddy
(b) Mae
(c) Big Mama
(d) Gooper

3. What does Big Mama think Big Daddy's disease is?
(a) Gastroenteritis
(b) Acid reflux
(c) Spastic colon
(d) Gastroparesis

4. What is Maggie's purpose for entering the room?
(a) Take a nap
(b) Write in her diary
(c) Change her dress
(d) Make a phone call

5. What event is to occur at the Pollitt plantation that evening?
(a) Big Daddy's retirement party
(b) Big Daddy's birthday party
(c) Big Daddy and Big Mama's anniversary party
(d) Big Daddy's bon voyage party

Short Answer Questions

1. What physical injury has Brick recently sustained?

2. How are the two main characters related?

3. What is Maggie's plan regarding her marriage?

4. Who occupies the setting of the first act?

5. Where is Brick hiding while Big Mama chastises Maggie?

(see the answer key)

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