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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maggie reassure Brick about?
(a) That he will get the inheritance
(b) That their sex life will return
(c) That he will get another job
(d) That his ankle will heal soon

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What event is to occur at the Pollitt plantation that evening?

3. Who interrupts Brick and Maggie as they argue?

4. What does Brick choose to wear to the event?

5. Who is Gooper?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maggie say to Brick after everyone else has left their room?

2. What are Big Daddy's current thoughts about who to leave the plantation to when he dies?

3. Explain the ways Brick and Maggie are positioned unfavorably as well as favorably for Big Daddy's inheritance.

4. What do the others in the room do that irritates Big Mama?

5. Maggie must change her dress which has been soiled by one of Gooper and Mae's children. What does Maggie think of the children and what does she call them?

6. According to Maggie, what are Gooper and Mae's intentions regarding the family's inheritance?

7. How has Maggie fulfilled her role as a cat on a hot tin roof?

8. Who are Gooper and Mae?

9. Who is the person who tells Big Mama about the severity of Big Daddy's illness?

10. What is the real truth about Big Daddy's health?

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