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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. About what does Blanche talk to imaginary admirers?

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

3. Stella is afraid that Mitch will not longer want to ________ Blanche.

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

5. Who does Stella accuse of making up lies about Blanche?

Short Essay Questions

1. What else does Stanley reveal about Blanche in regards to her reputation in Laurel?

2. What is Stella's explanation as to why Blanche is so flighty?

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

4. Why does Mitch turn down a drink from Blanche?

5. What does Blanche suggest she and Mitch do when they arrive in the Kowalski's apartment?

6. How does Stanley explain his ethnic background to Blanche?

7. What does Blanche put on as she pulls her trunk into the center of the bedroom?

8. Why is Stella afraid for Blanche as she realizes that Blanche's past has caught up with her?

9. What is the explanation that Blanche offers to Stanley for her odd, dressed-up appearance?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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 light is something that Blanche tries to avoid at all costs - which might be seen as symbolic as well. Why do you think Blanche wants to avoid being seen in the light? What does this say about her character? Is this something that might be a signal of her failing mental health? Give examples of how she tries to avoid the light.

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