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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Davies feel his life lacks?
(a) Shelter.
(b) Money.
(c) Good influences.
(d) Respect.

2. What represents Aston's good deeds?
(a) The boxes of junk.
(b) The unplugged stove.
(c) The statue of Buddha.
(d) The sink.

3. What is Davies's real name?
(a) David.
(b) Jenkins.
(c) Carl.
(d) Samuel.

4. How does Davies claim to have been treated when he went to get a donation?
(a) He wasabused.
(b) He was treated with respect.
(c) He was chased off.
(d) He was ignored.

5. What do Davies and Aston clear away the first night Davies stays?
(a) Boxes of books.
(b) The bedding.
(c) Furniture.
(d) Piles of laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Davies's belongings in when he left them?

2. Where is the bucket located?

3. How is the reader meant to feel about Aston?

4. According to Davies, who lives next door?

5. What is the first important event in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Davies feel about the clothes that Aston brings home for him?

2. Why does Mick offer Davies the job of caretaker?

3. What causes Mick to finally show anger toward Davies?

4. Which character has the most painful past?

5. In what ways does Davies show he has unjustified expectations in Act I?

6. What is the first instance of Davies being picky?

7. Is there any evidence of Aston's mental illness in the play?

8. Why does Davies deny making noises in his sleep rather than just admitting it?

9. According to the play's message, when is altruism best?

10. Why is Davies so defensive that he actually pulls a knife on Mick when he is scared by him?

(see the answer keys)

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