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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agnes first enters the room in Act 2, what does she do?
(a) Spin and twirl in happiness.
(b) Fall down and cry.
(c) Sneeze repeatedly.
(d) Slam the door.

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

3. What does the pillow in the bed have embroidered on it?
(a) "God Bless."
(b) "Sweet Dreams."
(c) "God is Love."
(d) "Newly Married."

4. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes asks Michael to do what for her?
(a) Call a cab.
(b) Help her into bed.
(c) Read his novel to her.
(d) Make dinner.

5. Where does Agnes try to find Michael's poem on their wedding night?
(a) In the trunk.
(b) Under the bed.
(c) In the pillowcase.
(d) In his pockets.

6. Agnes describes Michael in what way when she is mad at him?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Pompous.
(d) Ugly.

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

8. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The ocean.
(b) Cigarette smoke.
(c) Gas from the lamps.
(d) Smoke from the fireplace.

9. What has been added to the scenery in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Another bed.
(b) A rocking chair.
(c) A dining set.
(d) A bassinet.

10. What is Michael complaining of at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lack of sleep.
(b) Too much noise.
(c) The brightness of the sunlight.
(d) Intense pain.

11. Why does Agnes stop Michael from calling the doctor?
(a) Agnes does not trust the doctor and wants to find a new one.
(b) Michael wants to call the doctor for himself, but should only call when Agnes needs care.
(c) Agnes thinks the doctor's bill will be too expensive.
(d) Michael wants to call the doctor to help with his headaches.

12. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?
(a) Michael was supposed to get dressed to go to dinner.
(b) She had not given him permission to change clothes.
(c) Her father had worn pajamas for years.
(d) Michael said he would never wear a nightshirt.

13. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?
(a) Raise the child as her own sibling.
(b) Take the child to a new home.
(c) Keep the child and get divorced.
(d) Give the child to her parents.

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

15. Michael describes himself as a "male animal" that has done what?
(a) Found his mate for life.
(b) Fallen ill and must be taken to the hospital.
(c) His duty and should be dismissed.
(d) Cheated on Agnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, when Michael knocks on the door, what is Agnes doing?

3. What does Agnes believe Michael has prepared for their wedding night?

4. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?

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