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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event is to occur at the Pollitt plantation that evening?
(a) Big Daddy's birthday party
(b) Big Daddy's retirement party
(c) Big Daddy's bon voyage party
(d) Big Daddy and Big Mama's anniversary party

2. Who is the other main character?
(a) Alice
(b) Maggie
(c) Marjorie
(d) Marie

3. What does Brick decide to tell Big Daddy tonight?
(a) The truth about his marriage
(b) The truth about his drinking
(c) The truth about Skipper
(d) The truth about his finances

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

5. Why is the play's name attributed to that character?
(a) High spirits and perseverance
(b) Jumpy nerves
(c) Feline movements
(d) Feline facial characteristics

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the usual occupants of the room?

2. What are the party guests doing?

3. What is Big Mama's demeanor?

4. How did Brick sustain his recent injury?

5. How many children does Mae have?

(see the answer key)

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