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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. What does Mitch do to soothe Blanche?

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

3. What does Blanche call Stanley and Mitch?

4. What was Mitch invited over for?

5. About what does Stanley say that he and Stella used to like being together?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Blanche think has happened to Mitch that he is not at her party?

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

4. What does Stanley reveal to Stella about Blanche, that he found out additionally?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Stella, it seems, left her family in order to be with Stanley. Why do you think she deserted Blanche? Or is that not the case? Why do you think Stella stayed away from Blanche, not even introducing her to her husband? Or was the estrangement mutual? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Stella seems like a timid and weak character at first glance, but is this really the case? Give three examples of times when Stella is actually a strong force with which to be reckoned. How does she assert herself as someone who is able to take care of herself, even if Stanley does have his way with her?

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