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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Aston claim is in the bag he brings home the first day Davies stays?

2. Which character can be best described as devious?

3. How does Aston react to the treatment he receives for his mental illness?

4. Which of the following does Davies refuse to do throughout his life?

5. What treatment was given to Aston for his mental illness?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The play is divided into three acts. Why is this significant? What is the purpose of each act? Is it significant that there are only three characters as well? Why or why not?

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

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?

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