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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. Who does Big Mama talk to on the phone about Big Daddy's diagnosis?
(a) Mae
(b) Miss Ellie
(c) Miss Sally
(d) Reverend Mitchell

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What function does the setting also serve?

2. How does Brick feel about the upcoming event?

3. Who is Mae?

4. With whom had people thought Brick had an inappropriate relationship?

5. Why does Maggie plead with Brick?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Give some examples of how the theme of truth is exhibited in this act?

3. Who are Gooper and Mae?

4. Why is Big Daddy especially cruel in his comments toward Big Mama?

5. What does Big Mama think is best for Big Daddy after this big day?

6. How does Brick respond to Maggie's claims of loneliness?

7. Where does Big Mama think Big Daddy is?

8. Explain why it is difficult for Maggie to have any privacy with Brick in their bedroom.

9. What is the theme in Act 2 of the play?

10. What does Big Mama tell the family about Big Daddy and the inheritance after her emotions stabilize?

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