Fall 2017 20C MidTerm

The author had a pretty tough childhood

• TRUE
• FALSE

Many believe the author writes a lot about his brother who had a mental illness

• TRUE
• FALSE

Stanley is characterized as a regular guy who likes to bowl, gamble, and drink

• TRUE
• FALSE

In the first scene of the play, Stanley heaves a package of meat at Stella. What does this action symbolically reflect about his character?

• he is from the working-class
• his domineering sexual nature
• He has little money
• he is un faithful to his wife

When Blanche first arrives she says she took which streetcars?

• Elysian Fields and Times Square
• Desire and Cemeteries
• Desire and Elysian Fields
• Death and Life

Blanche says to Stella, “I stayed and struggled! You came to New Orleans and looked out for yourself. I stayed at Belle Reve and tried to hold it together!” Blanche is trying to manipulate Stella by

• scaring her
• threatening her
• begging her
• guilting her

Blanche seems to bath perpetually. This bathing could be symbolic of

• her need to cleanse herself of her past
• her need to have alone time
• her desire to lure a man
• how hot it is in New Orleans

Stanley’s behavior during the poker night scene wonderfully illustrates

• his compassionate, empathetic side
• his need to feel accepted
• his romantic flare
• his primal, brute nature

Blanche is free to leave when she chooses, but she enjoys the company of her sister and husband

• TRUE
• FALSE

The character referred to as Shep is a sheepdog Blanche wants to adopt

• TRUE
• FALSE