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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. Where is the bucket located?

2. How long did Davies work before he was fired?

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

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

5. What does Mick do when he is at Aston's house?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Which character best represents the voice of reason in the play?

7. What causes the conflict in Act I?

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

9. Describe Mick.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What elements of foreshadowing are there in the play? How does foreshadowing contribute to the play as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

What specific part of the play is considered the climax? What effect does the climax have on the play? What does it reveal about the characters?

Essay Topic 3

What is the main goal of each character? What evidence exists of this goal? What do they hope to accomplish by the time the play is over?

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