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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which character seems most capable of violence?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) Davies.
(c) Mick.
(d) Aston.

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

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

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

6. Which character best fits the stereotypical portrait of a welfare recipient?
(a) The neighbor.
(b) Mick.
(c) Davies.
(d) Aston.

7. Who does Davies pull a knife on in order to protect himself?
(a) Aston.
(b) His former employer.
(c) Mick.
(d) A neighbor.

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

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

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

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

12. What is actually in the bag that Aston brings home with him for Davies?
(a) Tools.
(b) Money.
(c) Groceries.
(d) Brand new clothes.

13. What does Davies nag Aston about in Act II regarding clothing?
(a) His pants are ripped.
(b) He still wants shoes.
(c) His socks are all wet.
(d) He wants new shirts.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the owner of the house that Davies stays in?

2. Who is supposed to bring shoes to Davies?

3. What color are the overalls that Aston offers Davies?

4. What or who does Aston claim he can work with?

5. Who is kept awake by his roommates sleep sounds?

(see the answer keys)

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