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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is Mick least likely to do?
(a) Build something in the backyard.
(b) Clean up his own house.
(c) Take in a tramp.
(d) Scare somebody on purpose.

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

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

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

5. Who does the owner of the house offer to sell it to?
(a) Mick.
(b) The neighbor.
(c) Davies.
(d) Aston.

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

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

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

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

10. How does Mick feel about Davies in Act II?
(a) Altruistic.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Spiteful.

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

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

13. What color are the overalls that Aston offers Davies?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Blue.
(d) Black.

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

15. What has happened to the bag in which Davies originally had his belongings?
(a) It was held hostage by his former employer.
(b) It was stolen.
(c) It was soiled.
(d) It was vandalized.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word best describes Aston?

2. How does Mick show that he is the one who owns the house?

3. What pattern is on the shirts that Aston gives Davies?

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

5. What kind of pattern does Davies say he would like better than the pattern Aston gives him?

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