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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 Stanley say that he doubts Mitch will do?

2. Blanche's visitor asks why he has never seen her __________.

3. Where does Stanley go?

4. About what does Blanche talk to imaginary admirers?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why is Mitch embarrassed to remove his coat?

5. Why does Stanley think Mitch will not come to Blanche's birthday party?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The light is something that Blanche tries to avoid at all costs - which might be seen as symbolic as well. Why do you think Blanche wants to avoid being seen in the light? What does this say about her character? Is this something that might be a signal of her failing mental health? Give examples of how she tries to avoid the light.

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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