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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.
(b) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.
(c) He told Agnes a story about his fortune as fortold by a gypsy woman.
(d) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.

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

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

4. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?
(a) Michael's top hat.
(b) Michael's dirty ears.
(c) A mouse.
(d) The bed pillow.

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

6. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?
(a) They had met in a former existence.
(b) He loved her at first sight.
(c) She reminded him of his mother.
(d) She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

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

8. 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.

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

10. 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) Just his nightshirt.
(c) His nightshirt, nightcap, coat and trousers.
(d) His jeans and a sweater.

11. Agnes tells Michael in Act 1, Scene 2 that he has changed into a what?
(a) King.
(b) Monster.
(c) Baby.
(d) Hero.

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

13. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is having sympathy labor pains.
(b) He is suffering from migraines.
(c) He has the flu.
(d) He has not eaten, and needs to eat.

14. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?
(a) Not hate his book.
(b) Go on a trip with him.
(c) Ask for favor from her parents.
(d) Be happy.

15. What does Agnes throw at Michael when she is mad at him in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(b) Her shoe.
(c) A book.
(d) A rattle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Agnes do when she is on the bed?

3. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?

4. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?

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