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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. Why does Davies not wear Aston's shoes?
(a) They don't fit.
(b) They are too dirty.
(c) They are ugly.
(d) They are missing laces.

2. What does Mick make Davies do when he arrives?
(a) Leave the room.
(b) Clean the room.
(c) Go to the store.
(d) Lie on the floor.

3. What foreshadows the outcome of the story?
(a) Davies going to the monastery.
(b) Davies being fired.
(c) Davies missing his shoes.
(d) Mick coming to Aston's house.

4. What is one word to describe Davies?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Ambitious.
(c) Clever.
(d) Entitled.

5. How many beds are in the room in which Act I takes place?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Aston keep the pair of shoes that he offers to Davies?

2. Why is the room in which Act I takes place such a mess?

3. How long does Aston offer his home to Davies?

4. What thing does Davies claim to have several of that is odd?

5. How old is Mick?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Aston want to build a shed?

2. What is Mick's first impression of Davies?

3. What are some of the complaints Davies has about Aston in Act III?

4. What prompts Aston to finally start packing a bag for Davies to leave?

5. What is ironic about Davies complaining about the window?

6. What is the first instance of Davies's complaints that make Aston angry?

7. What does Davies promise to do if Aston lets him stay? Is he genuine?

8. What foreshadowing is indicated in the fact that Davies was fired?

9. Why does Aston want to build the shed before going after the man who hurt him?

10. Which character best represents the voice of reason in the play?

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