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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. Why does Davies need to go to Sidcup?

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

3. How did Davies feel about his job?

4. What is one word to describe Aston?

5. Why is the room in which Act I takes place such a mess?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Aston show that he is thankful for the help that Mick gives him?

4. Why does Aston want to build a shed?

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

6. What causes Mick to finally show anger toward Davies?

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

8. Why was Davies fired?

9. How does Davies respond when Aston tells him he should find a new place to live?

10. How is irony used in Act I?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Choose one of the three main characters in The Caretaker and analyze them. Consider the dialogue they use, the way they earn their money, and their past. What kind of a person is this character? How developed is the character?

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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