A Streetcar Named Desire Scene 2

At what time does Scene 2 begin?

• Four 0' clock

• Five o' clock

• Six o'clock

• Seven o'clock

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Where is Blanche in the opening to the scene?

• Offstage, bathing

• Center stage, bathing

• Left of center, bathing

• Right of center, bathing

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Why does Blanche spend so long bathing?

• She thinks the apartment is dirty

• She has a skin condition and must keep herself clean

• It soothes her nerves

• She always bathes before bed

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Why is Stella taking Blanche out of the apartment in Scene Two?

• Blanche has yet to see the French Quarter, New Orleans

• To take Blanche's mind off the loss of Belle Reve

• So Blanche won't embarrass Stanley's friends at the poker game

• So Blanche is saved the company of Stanley's poker buddies

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Why does Stella ask Stanley to be kind to Blanche by flattering her appearance?

• To make Blanche feel welcome

• To take her mind off the loss of Belle Reve

• To lesson Blanche's jealousy over her sister's pregnancy

• To help Blanche get over the loss of her young husband

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Why is Stanley so angry about the loss of Belle Reve?

• He thinks Blanche's frailty is an act put on to hide theft

• He is attracted to Blanche

• He feels as though, as Stella's husband, he has been cheated

• He feels that she has broken the law

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What is the Napoleonic Code?

• You can't sell a home if you are not the sole proprieter

• It is unlawful to sell a property if you are a woman

• A woman's property belongs to her husband once they marry

• It is lawful to take up arms against untrustworthy perople

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What does Stanley find in Blanche's trunk?

• The bill of sale of Belle Reve

• Blanche's expensive soups

• Blanche's red satin robe

• Blanche’s glitzy evening dresses and jewelery

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Why does Stella storm out of the apartment

• She is enraged at Stanley's actions and ignorance

• She wants Stanley to be kind to Blanche

• She has gone to get Blanche a soda

• Eunice has called her for assistance

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Why does Blanche flirt with Stanley in Scene 2?

• She wants to steal him from Stella

• She finds him very attractive

• To distract him from asking questions about Belle Reve

• Blanche isn't flirting, she is just being friendly

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