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

2. Stanley believes that everything will be all right with Stella once Blanche leaves and _________.

3. To where does Stanley get reader to go?

4. Blanche just wants ____________.

5. What, according to Blanche, must a single girl keep a firm hold on so she will not be lost?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Mitch confused about the signals that Blanche has been giving during their date?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

Belle Reve seems to be the last straw for Blanche's sanity and her life. But what really happened to Belle Reve? What do you think happened? Why has this affected Blanche in the way that it does? What other explanation could there be for the downfall of Belle Reve?

Essay Topic 3

Stanley is obviously having a good time making Blanche squirm as he reveals her deception. Why do you think he enjoys this so much? What does Stanley stand to gain from finding out the lies about Blanche? Do you think Stanley feels badly at all about Blanche's life up to this point? Why or why not?

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