A Streetar named Desire
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This set of American Literature Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on A Streetar named Desire
Q1 | Williams was greatly influenced by the mental problems of
- His mother, Blanche
- His father, Stan
- His sister, Rose
- His brother, Thom
Q2 | In, A Streetcar Named Desire, at rise, we see a two story building in a poor,charming,diverse section of New Orleans, called
- Elysian Fields
- Elysian Park
- Eaton Field
- Mansfield Park
Q3 | Blanche’s first action in the play is one of
- Confusion, ambivalence, disorientation
- Confusion, madness, anger
- Confusion, disorientation, anger
- Confusion, happiness, excitement
Q4 | Stanley discovers through Shaw that Blanche has fled her hometown because she hasbeen accusedof:
- A man she was sleeping with died mysteriously in their hotel room
- Having an affair with a student
- She had a hit-and-run accident
- Embezzling from her job as a bank teller
Q5 | Where is Blanche going at the end of the play?
- Back to the family estate
- Upstairs to live with the landlord
- Away with Mitch
- To a mental hospital
Q6 | What is the name of the man Blanche hopes will rescue her?
- Pablo
- Dallas
- Shep Huntleigh
- Austin
Q7 | What fears of Blanche's does Stanley exploit?
- Spiders and open windows
- Darkness and noise
- Turning her into the police and going to jail
- Growing old and being alone
Q8 | A young Collector for a newspaper embodies Blanche’s obsession with youth andpresumably reminds her of her teenage husband and a young poet
- Andy Grey
- Allan Grey
- Mitchell
- Steve Hubell
Q9 | The famous line, “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers” is an ironicnote from
- Scene 8 of a Streetcar Named Desire
- Scene 9 of a Streetcar Named Desire
- Scene 11 of A Streetcar named Desire
- Scene 7 of a Streetcar Named Desire
Q10 | Stanley and Stella's relationship could best be described as
- Platonic and Familiar
- Sexual and Passionate
- Intellectual
- Cold and impassionate
Q11 | What is Blanche's tragic flaw?
- Blanche’s tragic flow is her addiction to alcohol
- Blanche's biggest tragic flaw is her desire.
- Her inability to listen to others
- Her schizophrenia
Q12 | To what insect is Blanche compared to when we first meet her in Scene 1?
- A buGerfly
- A moth
- A grasshopper
- A glow worm
Q13 | “Blanche Dubois” means
- White Lady
- White Woods
- White Moon
- Purity
Q14 | One of the main reasons for Stanley’s antagonism towards Blanche is that he fears thedisruption of their happy family by Blanche to alienate Stella on grounds of
- culture, class, and manners.
- sexuality.
- materialism.
- culture and roots.
Q15 | The most famous image in the Williams Canon is Stanley Kowalsky, symbol of
- Virility and manhood
- Domination and ownership
- Manhood and respect
- Nepotism and pride
Q16 | Why did Mitch destroy the Paper lantern?
- He simply doesn’t like the paper lantern.
- He hasn’t seen Blanche in clear daylight.
- Stanley advice him to destroy it.
- He hates lantern.
Q17 | Where does Stella decide to go in order to join Stanley for the evening?
- The bowling alley
- The lounge
- The club
- A fancy Restaurant
Q18 | Stanley handed Stella a package of
- Sushi
- Vegetables
- Meat
- Fruits
Q19 | What does the bath symbolize in A Streetcar Named Desire?
- Baths represent Blanche’s efforts to cleanse herself of her odious history.
- It represents Blanche’s former luxury life.
- It symbolizes Stella’s longing for a happy life.
- It represents Stanley’s hatred for Blanche.
Q20 | Where is Blanche Dubois from?
- NewYork
- Kansas
- NewFoundland
- Laurel
Q21 | What is Stanley’s birthday gift to Blanche?
- A one way bus ticket
- A ticket for a basketball game
- Liquor
- An economy plane ticket
Q22 | Who reveals the truth about Blanche’s past to Mitch?
- Eunice
- Stanley
- Stella
- Murphy
Q23 | Which of the following best describes Elysian Fields?
- Ethnically diverse and quiet
- Mostly Hispanic and noisy
- Mostly Polish and quiet
- Working class and noisy
Q24 | What does Stella profess she likes to do for her sister?
- Set her up on dates
- Cook for her
- Serve her
- Have a conversation with her
Q25 | Why is Blanche grateful to the doctor in the final scene of A Streetcar named Desire?
- He calls her by her name
- He is kind to her
- He promises to cure her
- He has a handsome face