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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where are the other party guests?

2. Why is Big Daddy annoyed with Big Mama?

3. Who does Big Daddy accuse of being mendacious?

4. Big Mama chastises Brick for _________________.

5. What are Big Daddy's intentions regarding pleasure now?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Because Big Daddy is a self-made man, he finds the vulture-like characteristics of his family members to be particularly repugnant. Project how you think Big Daddy will write his final will now that he knows he is dying.

Essay Topic 2

What name does Maggie invent for Gooper and Mae's children? What does this name indicate about Maggie's feelings toward Gooper and Mae? Toward children in general? Toward her own childlessness?

Essay Topic 3

Explain why the family decides to not tell Big Daddy about the gravity of his illness. Are they really trying to spare him the pain of a terminal diagnosis? Or do they fear his response?

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