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Who is the main character in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Who is the main character in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
- Blanche DuBois (correct)
- Stella
- Tennessee Williams
- Stanley
When was 'A Streetcar Named Desire' first performed on Broadway?
When was 'A Streetcar Named Desire' first performed on Broadway?
- December 3, 1947 (correct)
- January 5, 1950
- October 2, 1945
- November 28, 1951
Where does Blanche move to, after encountering personal losses?
Where does Blanche move to, after encountering personal losses?
- New Orleans (correct)
- Chicago
- New York City
- Los Angeles
What streetcar line is mentioned in the play?
What streetcar line is mentioned in the play?
Where was Tennessee Williams living when he wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Where was Tennessee Williams living when he wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
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Who is Blanche DuBois?
Who is Blanche DuBois?
The main character in the play 'A Streetcar Named Desire', a faded Southern belle who travels to New Orleans to seek refuge with her sister Stella.
When did 'A Streetcar Named Desire' premiere on Broadway?
When did 'A Streetcar Named Desire' premiere on Broadway?
December 3, 1947. This marked the beginning of a successful run that would solidify the play's place as a major work of American theater.
Where does Blanche move to in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Where does Blanche move to in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Blanche DuBois moves to New Orleans, seeking shelter with her sister Stella after experiencing personal losses and struggles. The city represents a new start and a place of escape.
What streetcar line is prominent in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
What streetcar line is prominent in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
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Where was Tennessee Williams living when he wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
Where was Tennessee Williams living when he wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire'?
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Study Notes
A Streetcar Named Desire
- The main character in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' is Blanche DuBois.
- The play was first performed on Broadway in 1947.
- After encountering personal losses, Blanche moves to New Orleans to live with her sister Stella.
- The Desire streetcar line is mentioned in the play.
- Tennessee Williams wrote 'A Streetcar Named Desire' while living in New Orleans.
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Test your knowledge of "A Streetcar Named Desire" with this engaging quiz! Explore the characters, themes, and plot of Tennessee Williams' iconic play. Delve into the complexities of Blanche DuBois and the tumultuous dynamics of the New Orleans setting.
