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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. From whom does Blanche say she has received a wire?

2. What happened when the answer to #112 found out about Blanche's activities?

3. What kind of liquor does Blanche find?

4. Who does Blanche call?

5. Mitch tells Blanche: You need _______. And I need __________ too.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Blanche prepare herself after Mitch rings the doorbell?

2. Why does Stanley think Mitch will not come to Blanche's birthday party?

3. Why does Stanley come home, leaving Stella at the hospital?

4. Why does Blanche tell Stella not to light the candles on the birthday cake?

5. What really happened at Blanche's teaching job that caused her to come to New Orleans?

6. Why is Mitch embarrassed to remove his coat?

7. When Stanley begins to eat his pork chop with his hands, how does Stella respond?

8. What does Blanche do even though Stella begs her not to?

9. What does Blanche ask Mitch in French, though he can not understand what she is saying?

10. Why is Mitch confused about the signals that Blanche has been giving during their date?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Stanley tells Stella at one point that everything will be better once the baby is born and Blanche is gone. Do you think this is the truth? Why or why not? Do you think Stanley believes what he says? Why or why not? Was Blanche really the cause of their problems or was she just a convenient excuse? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Stanley is obviously having a good time making Blanche squirm as he reveals her deception. Why do you think he enjoys this so much? What does Stanley stand to gain from finding out the lies about Blanche? Do you think Stanley feels badly at all about Blanche's life up to this point? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

As a last resort, it seems, Blanche heads to her sister's apartment to seek refuge. Why do you think Blanche decided to go to her sister? What does Stella have to offer that no one else can? What do you think Blanche expects from Stella?

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