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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a physical side effect of the treatment Aston receives?
(a) He has more aggression.
(b) His thought process is slowed.
(c) He has a harder time learning.
(d) He is color blind.

2. What velvet article of clothing does Davies claim to like?
(a) Pajamas.
(b) Shirt.
(c) Jacket.
(d) Suit.

3. What does Aston claim is in the bag he brings home the first day Davies stays?
(a) Mick's belongings.
(b) Groceries.
(c) Tools.
(d) Davies's belongings.

4. When does Aston begin to have second thoughts about taking in Davies?
(a) Act III.
(b) He doesn't.
(c) Act I.
(d) Act II.

5. What kind of pattern does Davies say he would like better than the pattern Aston gives him?
(a) Stripes.
(b) Checks.
(c) A solid color.
(d) Plaid.

6. Due to his mental illness, where is Aston sent to recover?
(a) A mental institution.
(b) Mick's house.
(c) A family home in the country.
(d) A hospital.

7. Which character can best be described as belligerent?
(a) Mick.
(b) Davies.
(c) Aston.
(d) The neighbor.

8. What job does Aston offer Davies?
(a) Caretaker.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Janitor.

9. How have Aston's social skills changed since his treatment for mental illness?
(a) He doesn't go where there are people.
(b) He is constantly seeking new friends.
(c) He does more good deeds.
(d) He spends more time with people.

10. Who wants to build a shed in the backyard?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) Mick.
(c) Davies.
(d) Aston.

11. What is evidence that the rewards of Aston's good deed are wearing through?
(a) Davie's interrupting the restoration of the house.
(b) Mick being disrespectful.
(c) Davies' constant complaining.
(d) Aston has to buy Davies new clothes.

12. What is part of the job description that Aston offers Davies?
(a) Stacking books.
(b) Dusting statues.
(c) Mopping floors.
(d) Polishing bells.

13. Which character is best described as the voice of reason?
(a) Aston.
(b) Davies's former employer.
(c) Davies.
(d) Mick.

14. Who helps Aston when he resists mental treatment?
(a) Davies.
(b) Mick.
(c) Nobody.
(d) His father.

15. Who is supposed to bring shoes to Davies?
(a) Mick.
(b) The hired helper.
(c) The shoe retailer.
(d) Aston.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Mick offer to Davies?

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

3. Which of the following does Davies refuse to do throughout his life?

4. Which of the following is in the backyard of the house?

5. Where does Aston most likely get his money?

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