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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Brick refuse to do that frustrates Maggie?
(a) He will not stop calling the maid insulting names
(b) He will not go on a job interview
(c) He will not get dressed
(d) He will not sign the card that goes with their gift

2. Who is Mae?
(a) Maggie's sister
(b) Gooper's wife
(c) Gooper's ex-wife
(d) Brick's sister

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

4. What do many of the Pollitt family members consider Big Mama to be?
(a) Glue that keeps them together
(b) Salt of the earth
(c) An embarrassment
(d) A saint

5. Why is the play's name attributed to that character?
(a) Feline movements
(b) Jumpy nerves
(c) High spirits and perseverance
(d) Feline facial characteristics

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Brick sustain his recent injury?

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

3. How does Brick feel about the upcoming event?

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

5. According to Maggie, who sees Big Daddy's last birthday as a double cause for celebration?

(see the answer key)

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