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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 pull out to wear?

2. When did Blanche fall in love with her young husband?

3. Why does Stanley tell Mitch the truth about Blanche?

4. Where does Stanley go?

5. What is Blanche's explanation for what happens in #127?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why does Blanche tell Stella not to light the candles on the birthday cake?

9. Why is Mitch embarrassed to remove his coat?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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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