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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?
(a) She is excited and happy.
(b) She will read it tomorrow.
(c) She will throw it away.
(d) She is jealous and angry.

2. What is special about the condition of the linens on the fourposter bed in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) There is a hand embroidered quilt on the bed.
(b) Only one side of the bed is made, the other is messy.
(c) There are no linens on the bed.
(d) The bed is neatly made.

3. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?
(a) To ease the couple's financial burden of raising so many children.
(b) To ease Michael's mind, reminding him that he is most important as her husband.
(c) To give the children a better opportunity at life.
(d) To make sure that the children receive better parental care than she can provide.

4. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?
(a) Michael is in a tuxedo, Agnes is in a wedding gown.
(b) Michael is wearing jeans, Agnes is in a black dress.
(c) Michael is dressed casually, Agnes is in a nightgown.
(d) Michael is wearing shorts, Agnes is in a polka dot skirt.

5. What does Agnes think Michael has given up?
(a) His looks and charm.
(b) The only person who has always loved him.
(c) His smoking habit.
(d) The children.

6. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?
(a) Her suitcase.
(b) Her favorite book.
(c) A piece of wedding cake.
(d) Michael's clothes.

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

8. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?
(a) They are arguing over breakfast.
(b) They are holding hands.
(c) Agnes is leading Michael into the room.
(d) Michael is carrying Agnes.

9. What insult does Agnes tell Michael in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) He had bad breath.
(b) She has never loved him.
(c) He is a hack writer.
(d) She no longer sees him as her husband.

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

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

12. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?
(a) She wishes she could get divorced.
(b) She wishes Michael would love her.
(c) She wishes she were dead.
(d) She wishes she would have more children.

13. What is hanging on the walls in Act 2?
(a) Rich paintings.
(b) Pictures of the children.
(c) Framed manuscripts of Michael's work.
(d) Embroidered country quilts.

14. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?
(a) Michael had already taken his side and she is following along.
(b) She normally sleeps on that side and would feel uncomfortable anywhere else.
(c) She is supersticious about the side of the bed.
(d) She wants Michael to answer the door in case somebody knocks.

15. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Michael leaves and shuts the door, Agnes does what?
(a) Laugh hysterically.
(b) Lie in bed and cries.
(c) Open the door and tells him to come back.
(d) Follow after him out the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What attribute(s) of Agnes does Michael proclaim to love?

2. Agnes tells Michael that he has sold his soul for what?

3. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?

4. What is Michael complaining of at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

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