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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. How long does Aston offer his home to Davies?

2. How many rooms make up Act I's setting?

3. How is the reader meant to feel about Aston?

4. According to Davies, who lives next door?

5. What is the first important event in the play?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Mick offer Davies the job of caretaker?

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

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

4. What is one of the major themes of Act I?

5. How does Davies feel about being fired from the restaurant?

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

7. Does Davies ever show signs of satisfaction?

8. Describe the setting of Act I.

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

10. Which character has the most painful past?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the central cause of conflict in The Caretaker? What characters cause the conflict and which try to appease it?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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?

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