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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

Questão 1 de 24

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In which year was the play first published?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 1947

  • 1957

  • 1945

  • 1865

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Questão 2 de 24

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In which year was the play first performed?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 1998

  • 1947

  • 1965

  • 1902

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Questão 3 de 24

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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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Questão 4 de 24

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

Selecione uma ou mais das seguintes:

  • Blanche

  • Allan Grey

  • Stella

  • Mitch

  • Eunice

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Questão 5 de 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.

Arraste e solte para completar o texto.

    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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Questão 6 de 24

1

When did the American Civil War start and end?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 1914-1918

  • 1936-1939

  • 1939-1945

  • 1861-1865

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Questão 7 de 24

1

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

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

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Questão 8 de 24

1

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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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Questão 9 de 24

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

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Questão 10 de 24

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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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Questão 11 de 24

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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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Questão 12 de 24

1

When was the Second World War?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 1939-45, before the play

  • 1914-18, before the play

  • 1961-65, after the play

  • 1947, during the play

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Questão 13 de 24

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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

Arraste e solte para completar o texto.

    Stanley
    Stella and Eunice
    Stella
    Blanche

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Questão 14 de 24

1

In which state is New Orleans?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Mississippi

  • Louisiana

  • Virginia

  • North Dakota

  • Wyoming

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Questão 15 de 24

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

Arraste e solte para completar o texto.

    agriculture
    industrialisation

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Questão 16 de 24

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What year was Tennessee Williams born?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 1911

  • 1865

  • 1914

  • 1936

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Questão 17 de 24

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How did Williams die?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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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Questão 18 de 24

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Which family members was Williams especially close to?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 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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Questão 19 de 24

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How many universities did Williams attend between 1929 and 1940?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • 4

  • 1

  • 2

  • 3

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Questão 20 de 24

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Barrymore Theatre

  • Apollo Theatre

  • Gershwin Theatre

  • Beacon Theatre

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Questão 21 de 24

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Faithful

  • Infidelity

  • Abuse

  • Peaceful

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Questão 22 de 24

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Which family member heavily influenced the character of Stanley Kowalski?

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Williams' father

  • Williams' grandfather

  • Williams' brother

  • Williams' cousin

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Questão 23 de 24

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

Selecione uma das seguintes:

  • Southern Gothic

  • Northern Gothic

  • American Romanticism

  • Transcendentalism

  • Restoration literature

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Questão 24 de 24

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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.

Selecione uma das opções:

  • VERDADEIRO
  • FALSO

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