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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. When do Mitch and Blanche arrive back home after their date?

2. To where does Stanley get reader to go?

3. With whom did Blanche find her husband in bed?

4. What did Blanche begin to be known as in Laurel?

5. What did Blanche's husband do when she confronted him about #104?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stanley break down Blanche's fantasy?

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

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

4. How does Blanche explain her fear of being seen in the light?

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

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

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

8. What does Mitch do when Blanche asks him to guess her weight?

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

10. When Stella confronts Stanley on the porch about his rude behavior, what does Stanley say?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The setting of Elysian Fields seems to be a depressing one. Give three examples of things that surround Elysian Fields that add to its feeling of depravity and gloom. Do you think that a change of setting would have changed the story? Why or why not? How does the setting affect each of the four main characters?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

The idea of putting on a good appearance for others is something Blanche takes very seriously, adjusting her makeup and always making sure she smells good. Why do you think Blanche cares so much about appearances, not just her own? What do proper appearances mean? What do the other characters in the story feel about appearance?

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