Depth of Knowledge Quiz

What is the setting of the opening scene in "A Streetcar Named Desire"?

• A bustling city street in New York

• A small apartment in Chicago

• A street in the French Quarter of New Orleans

• A farm in rural Mississippi

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which character is introduced as a school teacher?

• Stanley

• Mitch

• Blanche

• Stella

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the theme best represented by Blanche's arrival at the Kowalski apartment.

• Love and passion

• Deception and reality

• Wealth and poverty

• Isolation and loneliness

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the streetcar named "Desire" symbolize in the play?

• A literal mode of transportation

• Blanche's escape from her past

• The pursuit of one's deepest desires

• The economic boom of the era

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Analyze the significance of Blanche's bathing habits in the play.

• It shows her obsession with cleanliness

• It represents her desire to cleanse her past

• It is a habit she developed as a child

• It signifies her social status

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Tennessee Williams use light to symbolize Blanche's character?

• Light represents her transparency and honesty

• She prefers dim light, which symbolizes her mysteriousness and desire to hide the truth

• Bright light showcases her youthful appearance

• Light is used to highlight her dominance in scenes

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Discuss how the dialogue between Blanche and Stella in Scene One reveals their relationship dynamics.

• It shows a strong sibling rivalry that exists between them

• It highlights Blanche's controlling nature over Stella

• It reveals a deep-seated resentment from Stella towards Blanche

• It demonstrates a protective and somewhat condescending attitude from Blanche towards Stella

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Examine how the setting of New Orleans influences the interactions between characters in the play.

• The relaxed atmosphere of the city reduces conflicts between characters

• The cultural diversity of the city enhances misunderstandings

• The vibrant and decadent setting intensifies the characters' desires and conflicts

• The historical background of the city is irrelevant to the character interactions

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

What does Blanche's frequent reference to her lost estate, Belle Reve, signify in the play?

• Her delusions of grandeur

• Her past wealth and current loss of status

• Her hope to return to a better time

• Her interest in real estate

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

How does the interaction between Stanley and Blanche in Scene One foreshadow their future conflict?

• It shows a mutual respect and understanding that deteriorates later

• It displays Stanley's immediate suspicion and hostility towards Blanche

• It highlights their similar backgrounds and shared interests

• It demonstrates a playful and light-hearted rapport that turns serious

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking