Plot Summary (AQA A-Level English Literature A): Quizzes
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What condition do doctors tell Big Daddy he has, instead of revealing his actual cancer diagnosis?
What condition do doctors tell Big Daddy he has, instead of revealing his actual cancer diagnosis?
A spastic colon
What does Maggie's metaphor of being 'a cat on a hot tin roof' represent?
What does Maggie's metaphor of being 'a cat on a hot tin roof' represent?
Her precarious position in loveless marriage
What event caused Brick's alcoholism to intensify?
What event caused Brick's alcoholism to intensify?
Skipper's death
What does Big Daddy accuse Brick of when discussing his drinking?
What does Big Daddy accuse Brick of when discussing his drinking?
Mendacity
How did Brick break his ankle?
How did Brick break his ankle?
Jumping hurdles drunk at athletic field
What did Brick do when Skipper called drunkenly to confess his feelings over the telephone?
What did Brick do when Skipper called drunkenly to confess his feelings over the telephone?
Hung up on him
Which son does Big Daddy favour?
Which son does Big Daddy favour?
Brick over Gooper
What does Maggie announce at the end of the play?
What does Maggie announce at the end of the play?
She's pregnant
What do Gooper and Mae present to Mama after Big Daddy retires?
What do Gooper and Mae present to Mama after Big Daddy retires?
A preliminary will
What phrase does Brick echo from his father when responding to Maggie's pregnancy announcement?
What phrase does Brick echo from his father when responding to Maggie's pregnancy announcement?
'Wouldn't it be funny if that was true?'