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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Big Mama's physical appearance?
(a) Statuesque and willowy
(b) Short and skinny
(c) Tall and slender
(d) Short and overweight

2. What does the doctor intend to tell Big Mama tonight?
(a) That she has cancer
(b) Which medications Big Daddy needs
(c) The truth about Big Daddy's disease
(d) That Big Daddy needs a vacation

3. What is the name of the family showcased in the play?
(a) Pollitt
(b) Johnson
(c) Hall
(d) Pickerel

4. What has Mae arranged for tonight's event?
(a) The children will entertain Big Daddy
(b) A caterer will serve hors d'ouevres
(c) A pianist will entertain during cocktails
(d) A jazz band will be playing

5. What was Big Daddy's first job at the plantation?
(a) Feeding the chickens
(b) Brushing the horses
(c) Working in the fields
(d) Sweeping the house

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does Big Daddy tell at the party?

2. What other truth does Brick reveal to Big Daddy?

3. What did the family discuss at dinner which Brick missed?

4. Who interrupts Brick and Maggie as they argue?

5. How many acts are in this play?

(see the answer key)

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