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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie offer Brick as some relief from the summer heat?
(a) Some cold lemonade
(b) A cold beer
(c) A dip in the pool
(d) An alcohol rub

2. What physical injury has Brick recently sustained?
(a) Broken arm
(b) Broken ankle
(c) Herniated disk
(d) Broken leg

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

4. What does Brick think would be humorous about Maggie's plan?
(a) If it were true
(b) That it is impossible
(c) That it's a nice dream
(d) That it will fail

5. Gooper and Mae hope Big Daddy does not suffer from _______________________.
(a) too much excitement
(b) too much food
(c) too much drink
(d) too much noise

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Brick decide to tell Big Daddy tonight?

2. What do the household staff members bring into the room?

3. How many acres does the Pollitt plantation cover?

4. Who is one of the main characters?

5. What is an important theme in the play?

(see the answer key)

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