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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. What foreshadows the outcome of the story?
(a) Mick coming to Aston's house.
(b) Davies missing his shoes.
(c) Davies being fired.
(d) Davies going to the monastery.

2. What does Davies feel his life lacks?
(a) Money.
(b) Respect.
(c) Shelter.
(d) Good influences.

3. How long does Aston offer his home to Davies?
(a) Until Aston's brother kicks him out.
(b) Until he gets on his feet.
(c) Until Davies gets a job.
(d) Until Aston's home is renovated.

4. What does Aston leave with Davies as he leaves on the first morning?
(a) A set of keys.
(b) An outfit.
(c) An identification card.
(d) Money.

5. What does Davies deny the first morning he wakes up?
(a) Making the room a mess.
(b) Stealing from Aston.
(c) Eating breakfast.
(d) Making noises in his sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Davies claim to have left his belongings?

2. According to Davies, who lives next door?

3. What can't Davies get stamped because he doesn't have his papers ?

4. Where does Aston keep the pair of shoes that he offers to Davies?

5. What is the description for the setting of Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mick pay off Davies after he insults him?

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

3. In what ways does Davies show he has unjustified expectations in Act I?

4. What is Mick's first impression of Davies?

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

6. What motivates Davies?

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

8. Describe the setting of Act I.

9. What is the Buddha statue symbolic of?

10. How does Mick react when he sees his brother being taken advantage of?

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