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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agnes tells Michael that what object is staying on the bed when they leave?
(a) One of Michael's manucripts.
(b) Her hand mirror.
(c) A bible.
(d) The "God Is Love" pillow.

2. When Agnes sees her husband bewildered at the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does she do?
(a) She relaxes and goes to sleep.
(b) She laughs.
(c) She gets angry.
(d) She cries.

3. Why does Agnes hug Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) She misses him.
(b) She is trying to control him.
(c) She is comforting him.
(d) She is cold.

4. What does Agnes ask Michael after she finds out what he said to their son?
(a) How much does he love her?
(b) What was their son wearing?
(c) What time is it?
(d) Why did he only say that?

5. Michael tell Agnes he would have made a run for it on the first night of their marriage had he not been wearing what?
(a) His wedding tuxedo.
(b) Woolen underwear.
(c) Uncomfortable shoes.
(d) His top hat.

6. How does Agnes describe the fourposter bed in the last scene?
(a) She wishes she could get rid of the bed.
(b) The bed only has bad memories for her.
(c) The bed was a bad financial investment.
(d) The bed had a nice history.

7. What is inside of the bourbon bottle?
(a) Castor oil.
(b) Water.
(c) Vodka.
(d) Lemonade.

8. What motivates Michael to declare his true feelings to Agnes in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The crass words of the young poet.
(b) A letter of fan mail that he just read.
(c) His memories of an early love.
(d) The anger in Agnes' eyes.

9. Where does Agnes kiss Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) His head.
(b) His hand.
(c) His feet.
(d) His lips.

10. What is Michael first seen doing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Folding laundry.
(b) Sleeping in bed.
(c) Drinking bourbon.
(d) Storming through the door.

11. What does Michael bring back from the cellar?
(a) A crate of wine.
(b) A bottle of champagne.
(c) A dead rodent.
(d) An old family photo album.

12. Why does Michael go into the cellar?
(a) In order to make sure there is no one down there.
(b) To see if there is anything overlooked.
(c) He wants to exercise on the stairs.
(d) To check for some wine to drink.

13. What does Agnes seem to be feeling in relationship to her daughter?
(a) Selfish anger.
(b) Uneasiness and lack of control.
(c) Empty Nest Syndrome.
(d) Joy and best wishes.

14. What has Michael and Agnes' son been doing with his medicine?
(a) Hiding it in the bourbon bottle.
(b) Selling it to the poor.
(c) Tricking his sister into taking it.
(d) Dutifully taking it.

15. In Act 3, Scene 1, Agnes is saddened when she thinks about what?
(a) That she looks horrible in her dress.
(b) How much she misses her parents.
(c) The idea of divorce for her and Michael.
(d) The fact that Michael does not need her anymore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens after Michael leaves in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What is Michael's reaction after reading the young poet's work?

3. What is the status of the relationship of Agnes and Michael at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What is Michael doing when he enters the room in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What position does Michael get into after telling Agnes about what their son was wearing?

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