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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 is the author of the quote on Mitch's cigarette case?

2. How does Eunice solve her problem with Steve?

3. What is Harold Mitchell's nickname?

4. What does Stanley do with the radio?

5. Stanley finds out that Belle Reve was lost through a ___________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Stella describe her relationship with Stanley?

4. How does Mitch first make small talk with Blanche?

5. What is Stella's explanation for Stanley's behavior the night before?

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

7. Why does Stanley get so upset about the idea of Belle Reve being lost?

8. When Stella tells Stanley about the loss of Belle Reve, what is his response?

9. What does Stella reveal about Mitch and what does she think of him?

10. What does Blanche tell Stella about her reason for coming to New Orleans?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

The physical altercations in this play are striking, even if you're not seeing them performed. Give three examples of physical altercations that take place in this play. What is the cause of each of these events? Could anything have been done to stop these events? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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