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A Streetcar Named Desire Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the drink of choice at the poker game?
(a) Water
(b) Beer
(c) Tequila
(d) Wine

2. What is Blanche wearing when she steps out of her bath?
(a) A black coat
(b) A red satin robe
(c) A white chemise
(d) Nothing

3. What does Blanche say to Stanley about how she feels after her bath? She feels _________.
(a) Rejuvenated
(b) Like a new woman
(c) Calmer
(d) Fresh and clean

4. How long has it been since Stella left Blanche to handle the deaths of their relatives?
(a) A year
(b) About 6 months
(c) A few weeks
(d) 10 years

5. Who is the muscular and unrefined auto parts supplier?
(a) Stanley
(b) Mitch
(c) Pablo
(d) Steve

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stella confess that Stanley did on their wedding night?

2. Who enters the apartment unnoticed as a loud train passes by?

3. How do the men attempt to calm Stanley down?

4. Where does Stanley look for proof of Belle Reve's disposition?

5. What made Blanche's old beau so successful and rich?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Blanche tell Stella about her reason for coming to New Orleans?

2. Why is Stanley taunting Blanche more at this point in the story?

3. Why doesn't Stella introduce Mitch to Blanche when they arrive home from their night out?

4. What happens after Stanley throws the radio out of the window?

5. Who lives at 632 Elysian Fields, as the play opens in "A Streetcar Named Desire"?

6. What is Blanche afraid of in terms of her relationship with Mitch?

7. When Stella tells Stanley about the loss of Belle Reve, what is his response?

8. What does Stella say is more important to her than any other thing in her relationship?

9. What is Stella's explanation for Stanley's behavior the night before?

10. What proof does Stanley find that makes him believe that Blanche may have spent an inheritance?

(see the answer keys)

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