A Streetcar Named Desire Scene 1

Fill in the blank: Stanley is often seen as ________ in his interactions with others.

• Gentle

• Hostile

• Indifferent

• Supportive

What is a common first impression of Stella?

• Independent

• Submissive

• Arrogant

• Carefree

What is the relationship between Stella and Blanche in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

• Friends

• Sisters

• Cousins

• Strangers

The play 'A Streetcar Named Desire' explores the decline of the ________ family.

• Kowalski

• DuBois

• Smith

• Johnson

Fill in the blank: The 'L & N tracks' are associated with the _______ into New Orleans.

• major railway

• local bus route

• scenic highway

• pedestrian walkway

Who directed the Young Vic's 2014 production of 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

• Benedict Andrews

• Tennessee Williams

• Joshua Andrews

• National Theatre

Which event could be linked to the context of industrialization?

• A medieval jousting tournament

• A jazz concert in the 1920s

• The assembly line in a car factory

• A space shuttle launch.

What comment might Williams be making about the characters linked to the Southern context?

• They are futuristic and innovative

• They are traditional and rooted in history

• They are alien and otherworldly

• They are modern and progressive

What is the first key event happens in Scene 1?

• Stella gets married

• Blanche arrives in New Orleans

• Stanley buys a house

• Mitch leaves town.

What is a significant theme explored in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?

• Space exploration

• Environmental conservation

• Social class and decline

• Technological advancement