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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. In what city does the story take place?

2. What does Stella say about the event in #56? I was sort of ________ by it.

3. Where did Mitch get his silver cigarette case?

4. How long has Blanche been staying with the Kowalskis?

5. What does Stanley do with the radio?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is playing poker with Stanley at the beginning of Scene 3?

2. What is Blanche afraid of in terms of her relationship with Mitch?

3. How could a reader describe Stanley Kowalski?

4. What does Blanche suggest they do in order to leave Stanley and the "situation" behind?

5. What has Shaw revealed to Stanley about Blanche?

6. How do the men attempt to calm Stanley down?

7. Why doesn't Stella introduce Mitch to Blanche when they arrive home from their night out?

8. What does Blanche do when she finds a bottle of whiskey in Stella's apartment?

9. What solution to the argument between Eunice and Steve does Stella find more practical?

10. What happens after Stanley throws the radio out of the window?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As a last resort, it seems, Blanche heads to her sister's apartment to seek refuge. Why do you think Blanche decided to go to her sister? What does Stella have to offer that no one else can? What do you think Blanche expects from Stella?

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

The idea of putting on a good appearance for others is something Blanche takes very seriously, adjusting her makeup and always making sure she smells good. Why do you think Blanche cares so much about appearances, not just her own? What do proper appearances mean? What do the other characters in the story feel about appearance?

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