Tennessee Williams: Mad Pilgrimage of the Flesh Quiz

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What were some of the early signs of Williams' progressive consumption of drug and alcohol? (from Thunder of Disintegration)

His speech became slurred.

He had uncontrollable crying jags.

He sometimes passed out after two drinks.

He noticed a tendency to fall asleep during dinner, a degree of mental confusion and an inability to think clearly and consecutively.

What was another sign that Williams' paranoia seemed to deepen after the split with Kazan? (from Kookhood)

Tennessee became very suspicious of his agent, Audrey Wood, accusing her of never supporting him and working against him.

He would allow only his brother, Dakin to read his scripts before production.

Tennessee decided to get a different agent to handle his European affairs.

Williams was on the set day and night throughout production, checking every detail.

What enticement was added to "The Glass Menagerie" so that Laurette Taylor would enact the role of Laura Wingfield? (from Blood — Hot and Personal)

Tennessee Williams offered to double her salary.

Buckets were strategically placed behind curtain so the alcoholic actress could vomit if she became ill.

Ms. Taylor was promised the same role if a movie of the play were made.

The actress could use her own native southern accent.

How did Williams countermand the directions of Dr. Kubie? (from Beanstalk Country)

He continued to drink, use drugs and write.

Williams had contact with his family within a few weeks.

Williams refused to renounce his homosexuality.

Williams said he could not afford to be hospitalized for three months.

What caused the rupture in Williams' relationship with Elia Kazan? (from Kookhood)

Kazan reneged on a promise to direct "Period of Adjustment" and instead went to work on a production for rival playwright William Inge.

Elia Kazan demanded more money than agent Audrey Wood thought appropriate.

The two got into a shouting match on the set of "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof."

Kazan told Williams he should incorporate more black actors and roles into his works.