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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A wife, a friend.
(c) An even prettier princess.
(d) A widow.

2. Michael asks Agnes for what before she dies?
(a) To see her eyes one last time.
(b) Another child.
(c) Her bank account number.
(d) A hug and a kiss.

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

4. 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) Go outside to get the laundry.
(c) Kiss Agnes.
(d) Take off the coat again.

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

6. What attribute(s) of Agnes does Michael proclaim to love?
(a) The way she folds laundry.
(b) How she gets cold feet and scratches her stomach in her sleep.
(c) The sound she makes when she yawns.
(d) How she sneezes when she brushes her hair.

7. In Act 2, Scene 1, when Michael knocks on the door, what is Agnes doing?
(a) Taking off her evening gloves.
(b) Weeping in bed.
(c) Combing her hair.
(d) Sleeping.

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

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

10. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?
(a) Wedding cake.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Cigar smoke.
(d) Toothpaste.

11. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?
(a) He feels insignificant compared to the coming baby.
(b) He needs to finish writing his book.
(c) He thinks the doctor will not tend to him.
(d) He is hungry and wants to eat right away.

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

13. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because she has become ugly and he can no longer look at her.
(b) Because he no longer cares for anyone anymore.
(c) Because he is in love with another woman.
(d) Because he is in love with his work.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?

5. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?

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