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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who must sleep with the window open?
(a) Mick.
(b) Aston.
(c) The hired help.
(d) Davies.

9. Which word best describes Aston?
(a) Energetic.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Introverted.
(d) Extroverted.

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

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

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

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

14. Where does Aston most likely get his money?
(a) From renovating homes.
(b) By working at a restaurant.
(c) From Mick.
(d) From being a landlord.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Aston react to the treatment he receives for his mental illness?

2. Which character is a successful welfare recipient?

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

4. How many people offer Davies a job in Act II?

5. How does Mick feel about Davies in Act II?

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