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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is Mick least likely to do?

3. Which word best describes Aston?

4. Which character is best described as the voice of reason?

5. Which character is vacuuming the house?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Aston reveals to Davies that he has a mental illness and has been treated for it in a harsh way. What role does Aston's mental illness play in the story? Is it a subplot or part of the main conflict? Why?

Essay Topic 2

What items in the play are elements of symbolism? One important example is the Buddha statue. Why is this particular figure symbolic?

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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