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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Davies nag Aston about in Act II regarding clothing?

2. Who must sleep with the window open?

3. Which character is a successful welfare recipient?

4. What altruistic deed does Mick perform?

5. What is a physical side effect of the treatment Aston receives?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

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