Tennessee Williams Quiz

Where was Tennessee Williams born?

• Nashville, Tennessee

• Columbus, Mississippi

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Jackson, Mississippi

What was the relationship between Tennessee Williams and his grandparents?

• Distant

• Close

• Non-existent

• Hostile

With whom did Williams travel widely during the late 1940s and 1950s?

• His brother

• His partner, Frank Merlo

• His college friend

• His sister

Where did Williams often spend his summers while traveling in Europe?

• France

• Italy

• Spain

• Greece

What degree did Tennessee Williams earn from the University of Iowa?

• B.A. in Journalism

• B.A. in English

• B.A. in History

• B.A. in Theater

In which year was "Summer and Smoke" produced on Broadway?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1952

• 1954

To which university did Tennessee Williams transfer in 1937?

• University of Missouri

• University of Mississippi

• University of Iowa

• Washington University

Which fraternity did Tennessee Williams join at the University of Missouri?

• Alpha Tau Omega

• Sigma Chi

• Delta Tau Delta

• Phi Gamma Delta

What was the nature of Cornelius Williams' temper?

• Calm and composed

• Violent and prone to use fists

• Indifferent and passive

• Supportive and encouraging

What type of jobs did Williams work at in the late 1930s?

• Teaching positions

• Menial jobs, including caretaker on a chicken ranch

• Corporate office jobs

• Medical assistant roles