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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agnes accuse Michael of in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Not working hard enough.
(b) Favoring their daughter.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) Spending too much money.

2. What does Agnes do with the "God Is Love" pillow when she hears Michael coming back into the room at the end of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Throws the pillow away in the trashcan.
(b) Hands the pillow to Michael.
(c) Covers the pillow with the bed linens.
(d) Hides the pillow in the cellar.

3. What does Michael do with the foil from the champagne bottle?
(a) Throw it away.
(b) Hide it under the bed linens.
(c) Keep it in his pocket.
(d) Give it to Agnes.

4. Michael comes face to face with what fact about his son?
(a) That his son is an alcoholic.
(b) That his son is a young man.
(c) That his son is stealing from him.
(d) That his son is a womanizer.

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) Uncomfortable shoes.
(b) His wedding tuxedo.
(c) Woolen underwear.
(d) His top hat.

6. Where does Michael put the "God Is Love" pillow?
(a) Underneath the bed.
(b) In the suitcase.
(c) On Agnes' side of the bed.
(d) In the trashcan.

7. After drinking from the bourbon bottle, what does Michael do?
(a) Go to sleep.
(b) Grimace.
(c) Choke and cough.
(d) Sneeze.

8. 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 gets angry.
(c) She cries.
(d) She laughs.

9. Is Michael happy with his daughter's choice of husband, and how does he address his son-in-law?
(a) No, Michael calls him poor.
(b) No, Michael calls him a nit wit.
(c) Yes, Michael thinks he is wealthy.
(d) Yes, Michael descibes him as perfect.

10. Who does Michael say makes him sing?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His fans.
(c) Agnes.
(d) The young poet.

11. In Act 2, Scene 2, about how much time has passed since the last scene?
(a) Seven years.
(b) A few days.
(c) A few months.
(d) One year.

12. What is Michael doing when he enters the room in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Adjusting his suit and tie.
(b) Drinking from a bottle of bourbon.
(c) Humming the Wedding March.
(d) Carrying a bouquet of flowers.

13. What is Michael's reaction after reading the young poet's work?
(a) Jealous of how good it is.
(b) Appalled.
(c) Brought to tears of sadness.
(d) Indifferent.

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

15. What does Michael tell Agnes he first thought when he saw the "God Is Love" pillow?
(a) He was trapped in a world of women.
(b) He hated Agnes.
(c) He would never be alone again.
(d) He felt encouraged.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Agnes in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

2. How does Agnes describe the couple moving in?

3. Why does Agnes say that she and Michael cannot drink champagne?

4. What is inside of the bourbon bottle?

5. What does Agnes seem to be feeling in relationship to her daughter?

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