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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character can be best described as devious?
(a) Mick.
(b) Davies.
(c) the neighbor.
(d) Aston.

2. Which of the following is a theme in the play?
(a) Helplessness.
(b) Genuiness.
(c) Altruism.
(d) Homelessness.

3. Which description best matches Davies?
(a) A young student.
(b) An elderly gentleman.
(c) An old tramp.
(d) A lazy employee.

4. What message about altruism does the author send?
(a) There is no way to be truly altruistic.
(b) Altruism is best when the recipient is also altruistic.
(c) There is no such thing as a free lunch.
(d) Altruism is never a good idea.

5. What is most exploited in the play?
(a) Aston's kindness.
(b) Mick's desperateness.
(c) Mick's kindness.
(d) Davies' homelessnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which type of person is given a bad reputation in the play?

2. When does Aston begin to have second thoughts about taking in Davies?

3. What might Davies have stolen?

4. What does Mick make Davies do when he arrives?

5. Who is the oldest character in the play?

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