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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?
(a) She is extremely happy.
(b) Her youth is over.
(c) Women are sensitive and always cry.
(d) She is a bad wife and he hates her.

2. What does Michael tell Agnes that he has crawled and begged her for?
(a) Understanding and warmth.
(b) A request for Agnes to write her own novel.
(c) More money.
(d) More children.

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

4. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The daily newspaper.
(b) The new book he has started to write.
(c) The Bible.
(d) His favorite childrens book.

5. After Michael puts on his coat to leave in Act 1, Scene 2, what is the next thing he does?
(a) Call for help.
(b) Kiss Agnes.
(c) Go outside to get the laundry.
(d) Take off the coat again.

6. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?
(a) He tripped and fell.
(b) He is worshipping her.
(c) His leg hurts.
(d) He is proposing.

7. What does Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?
(a) His nightshirt, nightcap, coat and trousers.
(b) His jeans and a sweater.
(c) A suit with a top hat and bowtie.
(d) Just his nightshirt.

8. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?
(a) The way to sing her favorite lullaby.
(b) They still have time before the baby is born.
(c) He needs to finish writing his book.
(d) She forgot to turn off the oven.

9. At the very end of Act 1, Scene 1, what do Michael and Agnes do?
(a) Fall asleep in bed.
(b) Argue and part ways.
(c) Embrace in bed.
(d) Laugh and kiss.

10. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?
(a) That she will help him write a poem.
(b) That she is happy too.
(c) That she will go on vacation with him.
(d) That she wants to marry him.

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

12. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?
(a) He is an orphan.
(b) He won a fortune gambling.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) He is bankrupt.

13. When Michael goes to the washstand on his wedding night, what does he do?
(a) Wash his right ear.
(b) Comb his hair.
(c) Shave his face.
(d) Brush his teeth.

14. In Act 2, Scene 1, Agnes proclaims that she does not care about what fact?
(a) If she never has another child.
(b) If the servants hear them fighting or not.
(c) If she never sees her parents again.
(d) If she ever sees Michael or the children again.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. What does the pillow in the bed have embroidered on it?

3. When Agnes goes to the dressing room and returns, what item does she bring with her in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes taunts Michael with what fact?

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