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The Caretaker | Quiz

Harold Pinter
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The Caretaker | Quiz

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1)

What does Aston begin working on quietly as soon as he gets home and sees that Mick has arrived? (from Act 2)

Bathtub.
Sink.
Stove.
Toaster.
2)

Which is the youngest character in the play? (from Act 3)

Davies.
Mick.
Aston.
Aston and Mick are the same age.
3)

What job does Aston offer Davies? (from Act 2)

Caretaker.
Librarian.
Janitor.
Mechanic.
4)

What velvet article of clothing does Davies claim to like? (from Act 2)

Suit.
Shirt.
Pajamas.
Jacket.
5)

Who must sleep with the window open? (from Act 2)

The hired help.
Mick.
Aston.
Davies.
6)

Which character can best be described as belligerent? (from Act 2)

Aston.
Davies.
Mick.
The neighbor.
7)

Who is the oldest character in the play? (from Act 3)

Aston.
Aston and Mick are the same age.
Mick.
Davies.
8)

What is Davies' motivation in the play? (from Act 3)

To help around the house.
To earn money.
To get whatever he can with the least amount of work.
To help Aston.
9)

Which of the following does Davies refuse to do throughout his life? (from Act 2)

Dress in "poor" clothing.
Beg on the streets.
Wear checkered shirts.
Hold a job.
10)

What is part of the job description that Aston offers Davies? (from Act 2)

Mopping floors.
Dusting statues.
Polishing bells.
Stacking books.
11)

How does Mick respond to Davies' complaining about Aston? (from Act 3)

He agrees with Davies.
He says that Aston has failed in life.
He says that Davies seems very skilled.
He says that Davies has just been trouble.
12)

Who is suspicious of Davies? (from Act 2)

Mick.
The neighbor.
Aston.
Mick's wife.
13)

Why does Davies want the window shut when he sleeps? (from Act 2)

He can hear the neighbors.
Rain is blowing on his head.
He can hear wild animals outside.
The wind is making him cold.
14)

What word best describes the complaints that Davies makes? (from Act 3)

Unwarranted.
Spiteful.
Necessary.
Guilty.
15)

Who wants to build a shed in the backyard? (from Act 2)

Davies.
Mick.
The neighbor.
Aston.
16)

What does Davies insult about Aston in Act III? (from Act 3)

His mental illness.
His fashion sense.
His lack of a real job.
His lack of family.
17)

What message about altruism does the author send? (from Act 3)

Altruism is best when the recipient is also altruistic.
There is no way to be truly altruistic.
Altruism is never a good idea.
There is no such thing as a free lunch.
18)

Which word best describes Aston? (from Act 2)

Energetic.
Stupid.
Introverted.
Extroverted.
19)

What is the effect of Aston's helpful nature in the play? (from Act 3)

He has lost money but earned a friend.
He is back where he started but with bad memories and less money.
He has gained help but lost a friend.
He has gained an employee but lost a friend.
20)

What is Mick's motivation in the play? (from Act 3)

To get Davies to stop mooching on the neighbors.
To get Davies to stop mooching off his brother.
To help Davies get a job.
To get rid of Aston.
21)

Which character is a successful welfare recipient? (from Act 2)

The neighbor.
Aston.
Mick.
Davies.
22)

Who gives Davies shoes in Act III? (from Act 3)

Aston.
The neighbor.
An employee of Mick's.
Mick.
23)

Which of the following is Mick least likely to do? (from Act 2)

Scare somebody on purpose.
Build something in the backyard.
Take in a tramp.
Clean up his own house.
24)

Who tells Aston to find a new place to live? (from Act 3)

The neighbor.
Mick.
Davies.
A new tenant.
25)

What pattern is on the shirts that Aston gives Davies? (from Act 2)

Checks.
A solid color.
Stripes.
Plaid.
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