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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?
(a) Kisses Agnes many times.
(b) Starts arguing with Agnes.
(c) Fetches his new manuscript to take with him.
(d) Moves the bassinet close to Agnes.

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

4. 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 wants to marry him.
(c) That she is happy too.
(d) That she will go on vacation with him.

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

6. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?
(a) Monster.
(b) Enemy.
(c) Woman.
(d) Prince.

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

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

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

10. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 1890's.
(b) 1790's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1920's.

11. What is Agnes trying to prove by standing on one leg?
(a) That she is a wonderful dancer.
(b) That she has terrific balance.
(c) That her legs are weak.
(d) That she is a bit tipsy from champagne.

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

13. Near the end of Act 2, Scene 1, why is Michael so upset?
(a) He still wants but cannot have acceptance from Agnes' parents.
(b) He knows that he has spent all his savings.
(c) He heard that Agnes had a miscarriage.
(d) He is thinking that Agnes might have had an affair.

14. Michael blames Agnes for what transgression of his?
(a) Spending their savings.
(b) Firing his favorite servant.
(c) Causing him to find comfort in another woman.
(d) Causing him to spill a drink on his favorite shirt.

15. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?
(a) A whistle.
(b) An oversized dinner bell.
(c) A horn.
(d) Pots and pans.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Michael leaves and shuts the door, Agnes does what?

2. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. What has changed about the fourposter bed in Act 2 from Act 1?

5. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?

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