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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Davies want the window shut when he sleeps?
(a) He can hear wild animals outside.
(b) He can hear the neighbors.
(c) Rain is blowing on his head.
(d) The wind is making him cold.

2. Who is Mick altruistic toward?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) Nobody.
(c) Davies.
(d) Aston.

3. What is ironic about Davies's bag being gone?
(a) The shirts in it were striped.
(b) He had his most prized possession in it.
(c) He has stolen things before.
(d) There was a velvet jacket in it.

4. What will the shed in the backyard be used for?
(a) A warehouse.
(b) A library.
(c) A storage room for the house.
(d) A workshop.

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

6. Which of the following does Davies refuse to do throughout his life?
(a) Wear checkered shirts.
(b) Hold a job.
(c) Dress in "poor" clothing.
(d) Beg on the streets.

7. How many people offer Davies a job in Act II?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 0.
(d) 2.

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

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

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

11. How does Davies react to Mick surprising him?
(a) He pulls out a knife.
(b) He threatens him with a pan.
(c) He hides.
(d) He screams.

12. Who is suspicious of Davies?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) Aston.
(c) Mick.
(d) Mick's wife.

13. What job does Mick offer to Davies?
(a) Caretaker.
(b) Janitor.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Mechanic.

14. What does Aston begin working on quietly as soon as he gets home and sees that Mick has arrived?
(a) Toaster.
(b) Stove.
(c) Sink.
(d) Bathtub.

15. How does Aston react to the treatment he receives for his mental illness?
(a) When he resists, the doctors only hurt him more.
(b) He submits to the doctors out of respect.
(c) He resists but nobody is there to help him.
(d) He is too medicated to resist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Aston?

2. Which character is a successful welfare recipient?

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

4. Who does Aston share the story of his mental illness with?

5. What treatment was given to Aston for his mental illness?

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