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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Davies deny the first morning he wakes up?

2. What represents Aston's good deeds?

3. Where is the bucket located?

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

5. How many rooms in the house are occupied?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which character has the most painful past?

2. Describe Mick.

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

4. How does Mick respond to Davies' complaints in Act III?

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

6. Describe Aston's experience at the mental hospital.

7. What is ironic about Davies complaining about the window?

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

9. What is the first instance of Davies being picky?

10. What is the first instance of Davies's complaints that make Aston angry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who does "The Caretaker" in the play's title refer to? Give at least five pieces of evidence to add strength to your opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Mick and Aston are brothers who watch out for each other. What is their relationship like? Why do they have this relationship? Why is the relationship between Mick and Aston an important plot point in the play?

Essay Topic 3

How is altruism a theme in The Caretaker? How is selfishness also a juxtaposing theme in the play? What role do both of these play in the story?

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