Streetcar Named Desire Test

.Blanche most likely associates "a naked light bulb" with "a rude or a vulgar action" because all of these things: (A). have a jarring effect on the atmosphere (B) present the truth about the world (C) remind her of Stanley (D) reveal unpleasant realities about herself ( E) represent poverty and a lack of resources

A

Blanche's lines beginning "it isn't stan's" are comprised in order of: A. assertion, extension, digression B. assertion, qualification, extension C. hypothesis, evidence, rhetorical question D. supposition, clarification, contradiction E. claim, elaboration, qualifications

A

Blanche's statement "I know I fib a good deal" could best be chracterized as a(an): A. Concession B. Confession C. Epiphany D. Digression E.Hyperbole

A

Stanley's assertion, "You won't pick up nothing here you ain't heard before" implies that: (A) Blanche is not as pure as she affects to be (B) Blanche has overstayed her welcome in his house (C) this neighborhood is no different from any other (D) Blanche's pretensions about her civilized upbringing are a farce (E) the repertoire of phrases used in the neighborhood is much smaller than Blanche imagines

A

Stanley's overhearing the conversation between Blanche and Stella is an example of: A. rising action B. situational irony C. farce D. catharsis E. apostrophe

A

Stella's lines beginning "I said I am not in anything" and ending "tolerate each other's habits, I guess" show that she I. rationalizes Stanley's behavior ll. is in complete denial III. approves of the men's behavior : (A) l only (B) III only (C) I and Il only (D) Il and I1I only (E) I, Il, and Ill

A

The gaudy pajamas left lying across the threshold to the Kowalski bathroom are probably intended to suggest: A. Stanley's overt sexuality B. The amorality of New Orleans C. Stella's passion for Stanley D. The contrast between Stella and Blanche E. Domestic Abuse

A

The imagery and diction in the opening stage directions of scene 4 create an overall atmosphere of: (A)incongruity (B) spirituality (C) domesticity (D) upheaval (E) optimism

A

The sentence beginning ' I loved someone too' is characterized by: A. inverted syntax B. unclear direction C. parallel structure D. anaphora E. vague pronoun reference

A

Belle Reve

Blanche's Proper upbringing

Varsouviana

Blanche's remorse for her part in her husband's death

What do Stanley's red satin pajamas represent?

Brute desire that leads to destruction

A transformation in Blanche is suggested by: (A) '"How would you feel about that? Ha-ha!"' (B) "How does that sound?" (C)"They laugh lightly" (D) "I must jot that down in my notebook" (E) "Blanche winces slightly"

C

After best described Stanley's entrance at the end of the scene, the stage directions combine to create an atmosphere as: (A) hopeful (B) invigorated (C) ominous (D) resigned (E) convivial

C

Blanche's line 'i mean it's a damned good thing' suggests that she: 1. has said something inappropriate in french 2. is relieved to find there is some liquor in the house 3. knows Mitch is too tired to be paying much attention A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 2 and 3 only E. 1, 2, and 3

C

Blanche's lines beginning "How very right" and ending "I'll tum on the radio" contain: (A) simile (B) rhetorical questions (C) Litotes (D) foreshadowing (E) metaphor

C

Blanche's speech beginning "He acts like an animal" contains examples of all of the following EXCEPT: (A) parallelism (B) extended metaphor (C) understatement (D) exclamation (E) exhortation

C

Stanley's evaluation of Blanche's clothes and jewelry is based upon: (A) the realistic appearance of the items in her trunk (B) knowledge he has picked up from his two acquaintances (C) his assumption that she has perpetrated a swindle (D) his understanding of what a teacher typically earns (E) Stella's persistence in denying their value

C

Stella's embrace of Stanley is significant because it: A. proves Stella's subservience B. establishes Stella's loyalty C. foreshadows Stanley's defeat of Blanche D. Convinces Blanche of Stella's happiness

C

The contrast that is most emphatically underscored throughout the passage is that between: A. Refinement and coarseness B. trust and suspicion C. artifice and genuineness D. affection and aloofness E. supposition and evidence

C

The exchange about Stanley and Blanche's respective astrological signs is significant primarily because of its: (A) intensity (B) rancor (C) symbolism (D) playfulness (E) irrelevance

C

As Stanley attempts to reconcile with Stella, his animalistic qualities are emphasized primarily by references to which sense?: (A) optical (B) olfactory (C) gustatory (D) auditory (E) tactile

D

Blanche momentarily drops her pretentious airs when she says.: (A) ··Some bunons in back! You may enter!"" (B) ··You men with your big clumsy fingers.'" (C) ··Why. those were a tribute from an admirer of mine!" (D) '" I was fishing for a compliment. Stanley. (E) I said to myself- ·My sister has married a man!""'

D

Blanche's direction to Stella to "look at the contents of my purse!" is a(n): (A) illogical change of subject (B) attempt to illicit Stella's sympathy (C) tacit accusations that Stanley has stolen from her (D) gesture to prove a point she is trying to make (E) illogical change of subject attempt to elicit Stella's sympathy tacit accusation that Stanley has stolen from her gesture to prove a point she is trying to make sly way to prompt an offer of assistance from Stella

D

Mitch's interrupting Blanche to inquire about her age suggests that Mitch: A. does not really care about Blanche's feelings B. cannot bear to hear his friend Stanley be insulted C. Thinks Blanche is just making idle conversation D. has a subject of great consequence on his mind E. believes Blanche is being childish

D

The ensuing conversation between Stanley and Blanche highlights Stanley's I. curiosity Il. cunning ill. cruelty : (A) I only (B) II only (C) l and lll only (D) ll and lll only (E) I, Il, and ill

D

The implication of Stanley's questions --where's the papers? In the trunk?"" is that Stanley I. did not listen to a word Blanche said to him 11. will not take Blanche's claim at face value 111. believes he has a right to know exactly what happened to Belle Reve: (A) I only (B) II only ( C) I and II only (D) II and Ill only (E) l. ll. and lll

D

The narcotized expression on Stella's face at the beginning of the scene suggests that she is: A. Tired B. frightened C. ecstatic D. content E. intoxicated

D

The purpose of Shep Huntleigh's presence in the play is most likely to: A. suggest the means for Blanche and Stella to escape B. lend credibility to Blanche's pretensions of gentility C. advance the conflict between Blanche and Stanley D. Emphasize Blanche's troubled mental state E. provide a contrast between Stella's past and present

D

The reader/viewer is alerted to the significance of Stanley's question "Say, do you know somebody named Shaw?" primarily by its: (A) tone (B) illogic (C) abruptness (D) context (E) bluntness

D

The words that are least consistent with the persona Blanche creates is: A. "so utterly uncavalier" B. "such uncouth apparel" C. "you dumb angel puss" D. "everything here isn't Stan's" E. "I wont cross examine the witness"

D

William's reason for having Mitch say he verified the rumors about Blanche is to: A. suggest that Mitch believed them, B. provide a motive for him to leave her C. cause the audience to reevaluate her D. establish that the rumors are true E. discredit him as a sympathetic character

D

Bathing

an attempt at cleansing

color yellow

courage, enlightenment, happiness

color red

desire that leads to destruction

Light

truth, reality

A s Blanche looks at the inscription on Mitch's cigarette case, she is most likely "reading with feigned difficulty" in order to create the impression that she: (A). is not extremely literate (B). had legitimately needed Mitch to move closer (C).wants Mitch to read the words aloud (D).had more to drink than she actually had (E). is trying to recall the words of the sonnet

B

After Stanley hits Stella, Mitch makes two comments about poker. In these two lines, "Poker" functions as a(n): A. motif B. symbol C. epithet D. tautology E. allusion

B

At the end of the scene, Mitch's attitude regarding the nights events could be described as: (A) apologetic (B) dismissive (C) embarrassed (D) sheepish (E) dumbfounded

B

Blanche's attitude when she initially greets Mitch can best be described as: A. forgiving B. desperate C. angry D. flirtatious E. inconsistent

B

Blanche's tone when she says, "Myself, myself, for being such a liar" is most likely one of: A. malicious self-congratulation B. mild self-deprecation C. sarcastic self-loathing D. embarrassed self-consciousness E. bitter self-recrimination

B

From Stella's first lines (beginning ··Oh, Stan') through her line ··Her little weakness!·· the quality that is most apparent in her references to Blanche is Stella's: (A) enthusiasm (B) protectiveness (C) admiration (D) bafflement ( E) obsequiousness

B

From his first line to his statement ··Let's have a few more details on that subjeck."" Stanley reveals himself to be all of the following EXCEPT: (A) haughty (B) apathetic (C) self-centered (D) unrefined (E) unappreciative

B

In the opening stage directions, the word 'probably' reflects a conclusion that would most likely be drawn by: A. the playwrite B. the audience at a performance of the play C. a reader of the play D. Mitch and Blanche E. an observer in the neighborhood

B

In their conversation, Blanche and Stella represent the voices of: A. Reason and Passion B. Alarm and Contentment C. salvation and despair D. anger and conciliation E. brutality and appeasement

B

Stella and Blanche hold different views about: A. whether Stanley is common and bestial B. the need to reject desire as a motivating force C. what attracted Stella to Stanley in the first place D. the disparity between Stella's current life and their upbringing E. Blanche's ability to observe Stanley's behavior accurately

B

The issue of dark and light in scene 5 comes to represent: A. illusion v reality B. magic v realism C. truth v deception D. understanding v ignorance E. gentility v commonness

B

The truth about Shep Huntleigh's story is first revealed when: A. Blanche forgets she mentioned the telogram B. Stanley catches her in the lie about Mitch and the roses C. Blanche mistakenly says Shep from miami D. Stanley admits that he's known she'd been lying E. Blanche insists that Shep only wants companionship

B

The way Blanche responds when Mitch says "I don't like fans" could best described as: A. disingenuous B. accommodating C. desperate D. calculating E. unthinking

B

In the two sentences beginning "On the contrary" and ending "exhibition of that!" Blanche makes a declaration and then: (A)contradicts it (B) repeats it (C)it qualifies (D)retracts it (E) explains it

E

The element of humor is LEAST apparent in which of Stanley's lines?: (A) A solid-gold dress. I believe!·· (B) "The treasure chest of a pirate!" (C) '"What is this sister of yours, a deep-sea diver?'" (D) ·I have an acquaintance that works in a jewelry store·· (C) ··The Kowalskis and the DuBois have different notions··

E

The two paragraphs of stage directions beginning "He turns away" and ending "a tight embrace" suggest a significant contrast between: (A) Blanche's self-absorption and Steve and Eunice's mutual concern (B) Stanley's indifference to Blanche and his concern for his friends (C) Blanche's weakness and Steve and Eunice's strength (D) Blanche's sensitivity and Steve, Eunice, and Stanley's callousness (E) Blanche's downward spiral and the resilience of the people in the Quarter

E

Which of the following would be LEAST likely to impress Blanche favorably?: (A) Mitch's silver cigarette case (B) the questions Mitch asks her (C) Mitch's assumption about the subjects she most likely teaches (D) the inscription on the cigarette case (E) Mitch's reply when Stanley calls from the other room

E

Williams uses the offstage sound of the train as a device to: A. rouse Stella from her complacency B. distract Stella from Blanche's tirade C. interrupt the sisters train of thought D. require Stella and Blanche to speak more loudly E. allow Stanley to enter and exit unseen

E

Paper Moon

The speaker in the song says that if both lovers believe in their imagined reality, then it's no longer "make-believe." These lyrics sum up Blanche's approach to life. She believes that her fibbing is only her means of enjoying a better way of life and is therefore essentially harmless.

color blue

loss

color white

purity

Paper lantern

something flimsy used to disguise reality- creates a romantic glow- keeps the truth in shadow