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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Big Daddy's second job at the plantation?
(a) Stable boy
(b) Gardener
(c) Cook
(d) Overseer

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

3. What does Big Mama do after Big Daddy's comments?
(a) Leaves the room crying
(b) Hugs him
(c) Kisses him
(d) Blushes

4. What does Big Daddy think of Brick?
(a) He can barely tolerate him
(b) He is his favorite child
(c) He thinks he is just average
(d) He dotes on him

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many acres does the Pollitt plantation cover?

2. What secret does the family intend to keep from Big Daddy?

3. Which one of Mae's children interrupts Brick and Maggie during their argument?

4. Big Daddy admits that making love to Big Mama always ______________ him.

5. Why is Big Daddy annoyed with Big Mama?

(see the answer key)

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