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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Which character can best be described as generous?
(a) Davies's former employer.
(b) Aston.
(c) Mick.
(d) Davies.

5. 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.

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

7. Who is kept awake by his roommates sleep sounds?
(a) Mick.
(b) Aston.
(c) Davies.
(d) The hired help.

8. Which character would be best described as arrogant?
(a) Mick.
(b) Aston.
(c) Davies.
(d) Davies's former employer.

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

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

11. How does Mick show that he is the one who owns the house?
(a) By saying so every ten minutes.
(b) By spending time sitting outside and watching others work.
(c) By putting a sign outside the house.
(d) By making a show of cleaning it.

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

13. Which of the following is in the backyard of the house?
(a) Garden.
(b) Swimming pool.
(c) Warehouse.
(d) Shed.

14. 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 soiled.
(c) It was stolen.
(d) It was vandalized.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What job does Aston offer Davies?

2. What is part of the job description that Aston offers Davies?

3. What does Davies nag Aston about in Act II regarding clothing?

4. Which of the following is Mick least likely to do?

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

(see the answer keys)

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