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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to all the Pollitts, who else is in attendance?
(a) Lacey and Ol' Joe
(b) Clayton Hall
(c) Doctor Baugh and Reverend Tooker
(d) Jack Straw

2. What is Mae's family background?
(a) A snooty family from Boston
(b) Prominent family in Memphis
(c) Poor white trash from Tupelo
(d) Cultured family from New Orleans

3. What do Gooper and Mae bring into the room?
(a) The no-neck monsters
(b) Drinks and hors d'oeuvres
(c) A suitcase
(d) Birthday gifts

4. What is contained in the papers in a case?
(a) Big Daddy's tax papers
(b) Photos of Brick and Skipper
(c) Photos of Big Daddy and another woman
(d) The disposition of Big Daddy's estate

5. Why does Maggie want to have a child?
(a) To secure the family inheritance
(b) To have someone who looks like her
(c) To have something to do
(d) To have someone who looks like Brick

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Big Daddy tell Brick he is familiar?

2. What does Big Daddy call Big Mama?

3. What is the setting of Act 2?

4. When does Big Daddy say that Brick began to drink?

5. What advantage does Maggie think that Gooper and Mae have in the inheritance?

(see the answer key)

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