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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agnes hold in her hand that she has taken from her wedding cake?
(a) A miniature groom decoration.
(b) A piece of fruit.
(c) A candle.
(d) A rose.

2. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?
(a) A wife, a friend.
(b) A widow.
(c) A daughter.
(d) An even prettier princess.

3. What does Agnes tuck into bed with Michael when he is not feeling well?
(a) A heated water bottle.
(b) The clean laundry.
(c) A teddy bear.
(d) The "God Is Love" pillow.

4. About how much time has passed in the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 since the previous scene?
(a) One year.
(b) Five years.
(c) A week.
(d) A month.

5. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?
(a) Her crying over the state of his top hat.
(b) Seeing her dressed up in her wedding gown, in the lamplight.
(c) Her sitting there, and him kneeling before her in a rented tuxedo.
(d) Saying their vows at their wedding.

6. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?
(a) Cigar smoke.
(b) Toothpaste.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Wedding cake.

7. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?
(a) Complain about Agnes' timing.
(b) Faint onto the fourposter bed.
(c) Go into the bathroom to shave.
(d) Frantically rush to get dressed for the doctor.

8. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) After the baby is born.
(b) After she has labor pains.
(c) After Agnes confesses how much she loves Michael.
(d) After Agnes brings in the folded laundry.

9. Why is Agnes upset over Michael taking off her shoes?
(a) He keeps kissing her feet and it makes her uncomfortable.
(b) She is very ticklish.
(c) Her feet hurt from dancing at their wedding.
(d) He is making rude comments about her feet.

10. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Agnes do when she is on the bed?
(a) Goes to sleep.
(b) Kicks Michael.
(c) Cries in bed.
(d) Embraces Michael.

11. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?
(a) Fetches his new manuscript to take with him.
(b) Kisses Agnes many times.
(c) Starts arguing with Agnes.
(d) Moves the bassinet close to Agnes.

12. Michael wishes he was lying where in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) On the beach.
(b) The cradle.
(c) In a new bed.
(d) In Agnes' arms.

13. What has changed about the fourposter bed in Act 2 from Act 1?
(a) The fourposter is bare and has no blankets or sheets on it.
(b) The fourposter is broken in half.
(c) The fourposter is no longer in the room.
(d) The fourposter is now draped with rich curtains.

14. In Act 2, Scene 1, when Michael knocks on the door, what is Agnes doing?
(a) Combing her hair.
(b) Weeping in bed.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Taking off her evening gloves.

15. When Agnes is in bed she swears she is comfortable, but then immediately changes her mind, saying what?
(a) She is hungry and her stomach hurts.
(b) She has a headache from a busy day.
(c) She is tipsy from the champagne.
(d) She is too hot and can smell gas.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?

2. What does Agnes throw at Michael when she is mad at him in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Agnes think Michael has given up?

4. Why does Agnes stop Michael from calling the doctor?

5. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

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