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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the other main character?
(a) Marjorie
(b) Alice
(c) Maggie
(d) Marie

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

3. Who is Gooper?
(a) Maggie's ex-husband
(b) Brick's brother
(c) Brick's friend
(d) Maggie's brother

4. Who is the patriarch of the family?
(a) Old Joe
(b) Big Daddy
(c) Mr. Hall
(d) The Big Guy

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the inheritance such a critical factor now?

2. According to Maggie, you can be young without ______________ but you cannot be old without it.

3. Who occupies the setting of the first act?

4. What function does the setting also serve?

5. What is Big Daddy's perception of Gooper and Mae's brood?

(see the answer key)

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