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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 do when she asks Mitch to put her down?

2. What does Blanche offer to her visitor?

3. What did Blanche begin to be known as in Laurel?

4. Who appears outside the apartment as Blanche and Mitch are talking?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The idea of the poker game seems to be a metaphor for the rest of the play. It's a game of strategy, of deception at times, and only one person can win. How does Stanley and Blanche's relationship compare to this game? What are some other ways that Stanley is playing games with Blanche and with his wife?

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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