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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Davies not complain about?

2. What is actually in the bag that Aston brings home with him for Davies?

3. Which character seems most capable of violence?

4. When Davies accepts the job offer from Mick, what does he say he needs to pick up at Sidcup?

5. What altruistic deed does Mick perform?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

Essay Topic 2

What is the purpose of the play's ambiguous ending? What predictions is the reader supposed to make based on the ending of the play?

Essay Topic 3

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

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