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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 Blanche hear after she opens Stanley's gift to her?

2. For what does Blanche say to save the birthday cake candles?

3. What does Stanley only wear on special occasions?

4. Where does Mitch workout?

5. Stella chastises Stanley for his poor _________ and greasy ____________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Why does Stanley come home, leaving Stella at the hospital?

8. What really happened at Blanche's teaching job that caused her to come to New Orleans?

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

10. What does Blanche do even though Stella begs her not to?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mitch is an interesting character from the start. He doesn't seem to be like the others, and yet, he doesn't really seem to have a grip on his life or his future. Why do you think Mitch falls for Blanche? Why do you think he can't get past her sordid past? Would these two have made a good couple? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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