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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Davies work before he was fired?
(a) One year.
(b) One month.
(c) One day.
(d) One week.

2. How are Mick and Aston related?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) Aston is Mick's father.
(c) Mick is Aston's uncle.
(d) They are brothers.

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

4. Where does Aston live?
(a) In the room.
(b) In an apartment downtown.
(c) In the worker's quarters at a restaurant.
(d) With his brother.

5. What clothing item does Davies claim he needs?
(a) Socks.
(b) Shirts.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Pants.

6. What is one word to describe Aston?
(a) Lazy.
(b) Unhygenic.
(c) Classy.
(d) Philanthropic.

7. What does Davies get instead of a donation of shoes?
(a) One meal.
(b) A pair of socks.
(c) A place to sleep.
(d) Two meals.

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

9. 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.

10. Why does Davies need to go to Sidcup?
(a) He needs to report his address.
(b) He needs a new insurance card.
(c) He needs to see a doctor.
(d) He needs to get his papers.

11. Why do Davies and Aston spend the time clearing things from the room?
(a) So the landlord doesn't get angry.
(b) So they can make space for Davies' belongings.
(c) So Davies can get to the bed.
(d) So they can invite somebody over.

12. Which literary element is shown in Davies getting fired?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Irony.
(c) Plot twist.
(d) Allegory.

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

14. What does Mick do when he is at Aston's house?
(a) He goes through the boxes.
(b) He goes to sleep.
(c) He vandalizes the room.
(d) He looks the room over.

15. What does Aston give Davies after offering him a place to stay?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) Pants.
(c) Money.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on top of the gas stove?

2. How old is Mick?

3. How does Davies claim to have been treated when he went to get a donation?

4. How many rooms in the house are occupied?

5. What is the description for the setting of Act I?

(see the answer keys)

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