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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who occupies the setting of the first act?
(a) Anyone invited
(b) Gooper and Mae
(c) Anyone in town
(d) Brick and Maggie

2. What is Brick doing when Maggie is talking to him?
(a) Trying to nap
(b) Taking a shower
(c) Reading the paper
(d) Talking on the phone

3. What has Mae arranged for tonight's event?
(a) A pianist will entertain during cocktails
(b) A caterer will serve hors d'ouevres
(c) The children will entertain Big Daddy
(d) A jazz band will be playing

4. What does Big Daddy think of Brick?
(a) He is his favorite child
(b) He dotes on him
(c) He thinks he is just average
(d) He can barely tolerate him

5. Who interrupts Brick and Maggie by pounding on the door?
(a) Big Mama
(b) Gooper
(c) A no-necked monster
(d) Mae

6. How does Maggie enter the room in the first act?
(a) In a huff
(b) Leisurely
(c) Tentatively
(d) Purposefully

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

8. 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

9. What does Brick choose to wear to the event?
(a) Jeans and T shirt
(b) Khakis and polo shirt
(c) An old robe
(d) White silk pajamas

10. What would help Maggie endure her ongoing state of sexual deprivation?
(a) If Brick would lose his looks
(b) If she would do volunteer work
(c) If Brick would just be nice to her again
(d) If she would take a lover

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

12. How are the two main characters related?
(a) They are married
(b) Brother and sister
(c) They work together
(d) They are best friends

13. What does Brick advise Maggie to do?
(a) Take a cold shower
(b) Take a lover
(c) Get him another drink
(d) Help with dinner

14. Which one of Mae's children interrupts Brick and Maggie during their argument?
(a) James
(b) Mason
(c) Dixie
(d) Halle

15. What is the setting for the play's opening act?
(a) By the river
(b) The town social
(c) The veranda
(d) A bedroom

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maggie offer Brick as some relief from the summer heat?

2. How many children does Mae have?

3. How does Brick feel about the upcoming event?

4. What is the location for the setting?

5. Who is Gooper?

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