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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What foreshadows the outcome of the story?

2. Why does Davies need to go to Sidcup?

3. How long did Davies work before he was fired?

4. What does Mick do when he is at Aston's house?

5. When Aston asks Davies who was making noises at night, who does he claim made them?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Davies have several insurance cards?

4. How does Mick react when he sees his brother being taken advantage of?

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

6. Why does Mick want to put a stop to Aston's assisting Davies?

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

8. Describe Mick.

9. Why does Aston stand up for the tramp when he is about to get into a fight with the restaurant employer?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who does "The Caretaker" in the play's title refer to? Give at least five pieces of evidence to add strength to your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Choose one of the three main characters in The Caretaker and analyze them. Consider the dialogue they use, the way they earn their money, and their past. What kind of a person is this character? How developed is the character?

Essay Topic 3

How is altruism a theme in The Caretaker? How is selfishness also a juxtaposing theme in the play? What role do both of these play in the story?

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