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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What other advantage do Brick and Maggie have in the inheritance issue?
(a) Big Mama's respect for Brick
(b) Maggie is pregnant
(c) Big Daddy finds Maggie attractive
(d) Brick is very loyal to Big Daddy

2. How did Brick sustain his recent injury?
(a) Falling down steps
(b) Jumping hurdles
(c) Wrecking a car
(d) Riding a horse

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

4. According to Maggie, you can be young without ______________ but you cannot be old without it.
(a) Property
(b) Liquor
(c) A sense of humor
(d) Money

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does the setting also serve?

2. Who is Mae?

3. What is the setting for the play's opening act?

4. Who is Gooper?

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

(see the answer key)

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