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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Agnes upset over Michael taking off her shoes?

2. What has been added to the scenery in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?

4. What is special about the condition of the linens on the fourposter bed in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Agnes' reaction to the declaration of Michael's true feelings towards her on the day of her daughter's wedding?

2. How is the relationship between Agnes and Michael at the very end of Act 2, Scene 2?

3. Why is Michael so scared of the birth of the baby?

4. Why does Agnes wish she were dead at the end of Act 2, Scene 1?

5. What does Agnes do while Michael is taking their things to the car?

6. Describe the mood of Agnes during her wedding night.

7. What is the shift in Michael's actions and treatment toward Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?

8. In Act 1, Scene 2, who does it seem has taken the leadership role in the marriage?

9. What has Michael tried to persuade Agnes with in order that she might like his book?

10. What message does Michael say he got when he first saw the "God Is Love" pillow on his wedding night?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

At the end of the play, Michael and Agnes leave gifts for the newlywed couple moving in. Michael leaves a gift of a bottle of champagne while Agnes leaves the "God Is Love" pillow. Use examples from the play and respond to the following:

1) What do the individual gifts represent to the characters of Michael and Agnes?

2) What message are Michael and Agnes trying to deliver to the newlyweds?

3) What is the significance of the combined gift of the fourposter bed as given by both Michael and Agnes?

Essay Topic 2

There are several examples of foreshadowing in the play. Michael and Agnes' son seems to take after his father, while Agnes' threat of an affair on her end almost becomes fulfilled. Using examples, respond to the following:

1) What examples of foreshadowing are used in the play?

2) What impact does this have on the relationship between Agnes and Michael?

Essay Topic 3

The "God Is Love" pillow is first introduced as a wedding present to Agnes, who leaves it as a gift for the newlywed couple at the end of the play. Using examples to support your answer, compare and contrast the following:

1) What does the "God Is Love" pillow mean to Agnes throughout the play?

2) What does the "God Is Love" pillow mean to Michael throughout the play?

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