Depth of Knowledge Quiz

What is the primary setting of *A Streetcar Named Desire*?

• A bustling city in the Northeast

• A small town in the Midwest

• A suburban area in the South

• The French Quarter of New Orleans

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the character who represents a fading Southern belle struggling to maintain a grasp on reality.

• Stella Kowalski

• Blanche DuBois

• Stanley Kowalski

• Mitch

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which theme is prominently explored through the interactions between Stanley and Blanche?

• The importance of family

• The clash of cultures

• The pursuit of the American Dream

• The impact of technology on society

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• The literal transportation method in New Orleans

• Blanche's unattainable desires for love and acceptance

• Stanley's control over Stella

• The economic boom of the post-war era

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Analyze how the setting of the French Quarter affects the conflict in the play.

• It highlights the cultural differences between characters.

• It is irrelevant to the development of the plot.

• It provides a backdrop for modern technological advancements.

• It symbolizes peace and tranquility that contrasts with the character's turmoil.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the significance of the music and noises (like the Varsouviana Polka and the blue piano) in the play?

• They provide entertainment between scenes.

• They underscore the emotional states of the characters.

• They are merely tools to increase the length of the play.

• They represent the characters' love for music.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

How does Tennessee Williams use light and darkness as symbols in the play?

• To contrast between good and evil characters

• To highlight the differences in social class

• To reflect Blanche's fear of aging and her desire to mask her true self

• To indicate the passage of time

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Examine the role of illusion versus reality in Blanche's life and its impact on her fate.

• It leads her to find true happiness.

• It causes minor misunderstandings with other characters.

• It ultimately leads to her psychological breakdown.

• It helps her adapt to new environments quickly.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Discuss the significance of the title *A Streetcar Named Desire* in relation to Blanche's journey in the play.

• It signifies a smooth and joyful journey through life.

• It represents Blanche's literal journey to New Orleans.

• It symbolizes the destructive path of her desires.

• It indicates a futuristic mode of transportation.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

How does the conflict between Stanley and Blanche drive the narrative of the play?

• It provides comic relief through their arguments.

• It leads to a deeper understanding and eventual peace between them.

• It escalates to a climax that reveals the core themes of the play.

• It remains unresolved and is a minor subplot.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking