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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the owner of the house that Davies stays in?

2. Which character is vacuuming the house?

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

4. When does Aston begin to have second thoughts about taking in Davies?

5. Who does Davies pull a knife on in order to protect himself?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Who does "The Caretaker" in the play's title refer to? Give at least five pieces of evidence to add strength to your opinion.

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