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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many children do Brick and Maggie have?
(a) 4
(b) 0
(c) 2
(d) 3

3. Who is one of the main characters?
(a) Brick
(b) Brett
(c) Alex
(d) Brian

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

5. What does Maggie call herself?
(a) A thoroughbred
(b) Cat on a hot tin roof
(c) The lead dog
(d) The early bird

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Big Mama blame for the demise of Brick and Maggie's marriage?

3. What other advantage do Brick and Maggie have in the inheritance issue?

4. Why is the play's name attributed to that character?

5. Who occupies the setting of the first act?

(see the answer key)

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