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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. Where did Mitch get his silver cigarette case?

2. What is Harold Mitchell's nickname?

3. To whom does Blanche decide to write a letter?

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

5. Who is the muscular and unrefined auto parts supplier?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Stanley get so upset about the idea of Belle Reve being lost?

2. What shows that Stella is not upset about the previous night's events anymore?

3. What does Blanche suggest they do in order to leave Stanley and the "situation" behind?

4. How does Stella describe her relationship with Stanley?

5. What happens between Blanche and the teenage boy that comes to collect for the newspaper?

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

7. What happens when Stella decides to go watch Stanley bowl?

8. How does Blanche mock her sister's desire?

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

10. What has happened to Belle Reve, according to Blanche and to the papers she shows Stanley from her trunk?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Belle Reve seems to be the last straw for Blanche's sanity and her life. But what really happened to Belle Reve? What do you think happened? Why has this affected Blanche in the way that it does? What other explanation could there be for the downfall of Belle Reve?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Stanley is an incredible brute as displayed in the play. His temper and his anger seem to be terrifying to read, but yet, Stella says it excites her. Do you believe Stella when she says this? Why or why not? What do you think Stella sees in Stanley that no other person can see?

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