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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. Why does Stanley come home?

2. Who was said to have been told that Blanche's house was off limits to them?

3. Where did Mitch and Blanche go for their date?

4. What happens to Stella at the end of this scene?

5. Mitch tells Blanche: You need _______. And I need __________ too.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What does Blanche confess to Mitch about her life?

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

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

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

10. What does Mitch do when Blanche asks him to guess her weight?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Blanche is a character that has known much pain in her life. Give three examples of horrible things that have happened in her life. How have these events seemed to change her? Do you think she would have fared better in life had these events not happened? Or were these events necessary for her to experience? Why or why not. How responsible was she for causing each event?

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

It could be argued that Stanley actually wants Blanche for his own as he is always focusing his attention on her and trying to find out more about her. What do you think about this theory? Do you think Stanley actually is attracted to Blanche? Why or why not? Do you think Stella sees this as a possibility? Why or why not?

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