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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 do to soothe Blanche?

2. What does Stanley say that he doubts Mitch will do?

3. What did Blanche begin to be known as in Laurel?

4. What happens when Mitch doesn't pick up the phone?

5. What does Blanche realize when she steps out of the bath?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Blanche do even though Stella begs her not to?

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

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

6. What is Stella's explanation as to why Blanche is so flighty?

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

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

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

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

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

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 3

In the end, Blanche is taken away, seemingly crazy and in need of help. But what are the signs that might have indicated she was mentally unstable long before she was taken away? Give at least three signs that Blanche needed mental health attention. Do you think she was actually crazy? Why or why not?

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