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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is the inheritance such a critical factor now?

2. Who is Gooper?

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

4. Which one of Mae's children interrupts Brick and Maggie during their argument?

5. Where is Brick hiding while Big Mama chastises Maggie?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Big Daddy react when Brick tells him of his medical prognosis?

2. What is the setting of Act 2 of the play?

3. In what ways does Big Daddy think Brick's drinking has negatively affected Brick's life?

4. What are Big Mama's observations of Big Daddy's evening?

5. Even though Maggie is slightly sentimental about Big Daddy she is also practical. What is the basis for Maggie's strong sense of reality?

6. How does Gooper try to segue into discussing Big Daddy's health?

7. How does Big Mama react to Gooper and Mae's insensitivity?

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

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

10. How has Maggie fulfilled her role as a cat on a hot tin roof?

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

Explain the symbolism of Brick's crutch. Why does Williams give Brick a broken ankle? Does Brick's immobility force a climax in his relationships? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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