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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 Mitch ask Blanche if he can do?

2. With whom did Blanche find her husband in bed?

3. What is Blanche doing as Stanley reveals what he has learned about Blanche to Stella?

4. About what does Stanley say that he and Stella used to like being together?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why is Mitch embarrassed to remove his coat?

10. Where do Mitch and Blanche go for their first date?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Spousal abuse is something indirectly addressed in this play. What are some examples of spousal abuse that occur? Why do you think Stella reacts the way she does? Do you think she believes she is being abused? Why or why not? Why does Blanche react the way she does?

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