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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Davies claim to have left his belongings?
(a) A fast-food restaurant.
(b) The library.
(c) A public restroom.
(d) The restaurant.

2. Which of the following is a theme in the play?
(a) Homelessness.
(b) Genuiness.
(c) Altruism.
(d) Helplessness.

3. Which description best matches Davies?
(a) An elderly gentleman.
(b) A young student.
(c) A lazy employee.
(d) An old tramp.

4. Where does Aston live?
(a) With his brother.
(b) In the room.
(c) In an apartment downtown.
(d) In the worker's quarters at a restaurant.

5. What noises does Davies make in his sleep?
(a) Groaning and jabbering.
(b) He talks about his past.
(c) Sobbing.
(d) Screaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is symbolic of religion not being the reason why Aston takes in Davies?

2. What is wrong with the papers that Davies cannot use them?

3. Why does Davies need to go to Sidcup?

4. What does Aston leave with Davies as he leaves on the first morning?

5. Where does Davies go to get a donation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Is there any evidence of Aston's mental illness in the play?

2. What does Davies promise to do if Aston lets him stay? Is he genuine?

3. What negative things does Aston put up with in Act II?

4. Why does Davies insult Aston's mental illness?

5. Why might Aston be receiving so much help from Mick?

6. According to the play's message, when is altruism best?

7. What are some of the complaints Davies has about Aston in Act III?

8. How does Davies feel about the clothes that Aston brings home for him?

9. Why does Aston want to build the shed before going after the man who hurt him?

10. What prompts Aston to finally start packing a bag for Davies to leave?

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