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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Big Mama's demeanor?

2. Who are the usual occupants of the room?

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

4. Who does Big Daddy accuse of being mendacious?

5. Where are the other party guests?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the overall setting for the play. Why does Williams use the setting he does? What is the time period of the story? How important is the time period to the attitudes and issues of the characters?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the circumstances of Maggie's encounter with Skipper. What is the truth? What were the devastating outcomes?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the taboo of homosexuality in the 1950s, especially as it related to popular athletes like Brick and Skipper.

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