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Edexcel- A Level English Language and Literature (2018)- A Streetcar Named Desire. This quiz contains 23 questions about the historical, social and cultural context of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. Much of this information can be used to inform evaluative comments in the Paper 1 question, or serve to support your analysis. At the end of the quiz, click 'Review All Answers' for in depth explanations/expansions on each answer.

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A Streetcar Named Desire- Context Quiz

Frage 1 von 24

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In which year was the play first published?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1947

  • 1957

  • 1945

  • 1865

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Frage 2 von 24

1

In which year was the play first performed?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1998

  • 1947

  • 1965

  • 1902

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Frage 3 von 24

1

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Tennessee Williams was born in ( Mississippi, Tennessee, New Orleans, Laurel, Poland ), with the birth name of '( Thomas, Timothy, Ted, Will, Stanley )'. He earned the nickname 'Tennessee' for his ( very strong Southern, Eastern European, British, Polish, weak Northern ) accent. His father was often ( an aggressive, a passive, an affectionate ) man and also ( an alcoholic, a drug addict, homosexual ).

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Frage 4 von 24

1

Which two characters can be linked to Williams' sexuality (not just his homosexuality, but also his promiscuity)?

Wähle eine oder mehr der folgenden:

  • Blanche

  • Allan Grey

  • Stella

  • Mitch

  • Eunice

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Frage 5 von 24

1

Williams had a sister called . She was believed to have , and had in an attempt to cure it. Unfortunately, it left her in state. Williams sometimes likens his sister's vulnerability in her mental state to that of Blanche, highlighting her innocence.

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    Rose
    Daisy
    Blanche
    Stella
    schizophrenia
    cancer
    diabetes
    asthma
    a pre-frontal lobotomy
    regular chemotherapy
    insulin injections
    an inhaler
    a vegetative
    a hysterical
    an aggressive

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Frage 6 von 24

1

When did the American Civil War start and end?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1914-1918

  • 1936-1939

  • 1939-1945

  • 1861-1865

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Frage 7 von 24

1

'In the American Civil War, the North supported the slave trade.'
Is this statement true or false?

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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Frage 8 von 24

1

Who won the American Civil War, and what did that entail?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • The North- abolition of slave trade, emphasis on American Dream, disappearance of Old South ideals e.g. Southern Belle

  • The South- continuation of the slave trade, emphasis on gentlemanly behaviour, Southern Belle was important element of a household

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Frage 9 von 24

1

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Slavery was abolished in ( 1865, 1936, 1965, 1861, 1877, 1902 ).

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Frage 10 von 24

1

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( New Orleans, Mississippi, Laurel, Texas ) is the setting of A Streetcar Named Desire. In the 1940s, it was renowned for its ( acceptance, narrow-minded views, inequality ) and ( diversity, racism, homophobia, harsh policing ).

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Frage 11 von 24

1

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In the 19( 30, 40, 20, 50 )s, America suffered the Great Depression. This involved ( high, low ) unemployment rates and debt, but meant that, following WW2, America increased in prosperity. However, there were two major effects: the upper classes ( didn't trust, trusted ) the lower classes, and men started believing in the ( American Dream, Old South ): that men should work hard and receive the fortune they deserve.

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Frage 12 von 24

1

When was the Second World War?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1939-45, before the play

  • 1914-18, before the play

  • 1961-65, after the play

  • 1947, during the play

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Frage 13 von 24

1

The role of the Second World War
: Fought in the war, aggressive and controlling as a result
: Gained more independence during the war, but quickly lost it when the men returned and reclaimed their jobs. The baby boom that follows can be linked to 's pregnancy
: slept with young soldiers while still in Laurel

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    Stanley
    Stella and Eunice
    Stella
    Blanche

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Frage 14 von 24

1

In which state is New Orleans?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Mississippi

  • Louisiana

  • Virginia

  • North Dakota

  • Wyoming

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Frage 15 von 24

1

The Old South: largely based on , particularly with plantations
The New South: largely based on

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    agriculture
    industrialisation

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Frage 16 von 24

1

What year was Tennessee Williams born?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 1911

  • 1865

  • 1914

  • 1936

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Frage 17 von 24

1

How did Williams die?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Choking on a bottle cap, surrounded by wine bottles and pills

  • Suicide by shooting himself, like Allan Grey

  • Schizophrenic delusions leading to heart failure

  • Alcohol poisoning

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Frage 18 von 24

1

Which family members was Williams especially close to?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • His cousins, who offered financial support

  • His grandparents, who offered emotional support

  • His aunt and uncle, who paid his university fees

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Frage 19 von 24

1

How many universities did Williams attend between 1929 and 1940?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • 4

  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

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Frage 20 von 24

1

After a brief running at the Shubert, what was the name of the theatre in which the play premiered in New York?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Barrymore Theatre

  • Apollo Theatre

  • Gershwin Theatre

  • Beacon Theatre

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Frage 21 von 24

1

For 14 years, Williams was in a relationship with Frank Merlo. Which word best describes their relationship?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Faithful

  • Infidelity

  • Abuse

  • Peaceful

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Frage 22 von 24

1

Which family member heavily influenced the character of Stanley Kowalski?

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Williams' father

  • Williams' grandfather

  • Williams' brother

  • Williams' cousin

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Frage 23 von 24

1

Which literary genre was Williams' influenced by? It included authors such as William Faulkner and Edgar Allan Poe.

Wähle eine der folgenden:

  • Southern Gothic

  • Northern Gothic

  • American Romanticism

  • Transcendentalism

  • Restoration literature

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Frage 24 von 24

1

At the end of this quiz, click 'Review All Answers' to see expansions, explanations, and evaluative comments linked to the answers. For example, characteristics of Southern Gothic or the relevance of the play being performed in Barrymore Theatre. Click 'True' to conclude the quiz.

Wähle eins der folgenden:

  • WAHR
  • FALSCH

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