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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agnes say that she and Michael cannot drink champagne?
(a) It is too early in the morning.
(b) The champagne has spoiled.
(c) The champagne belongs to her son.
(d) There are no glasses.

2. Where is Agnes in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) In bed sleeping.
(b) Searching for something on the floor.
(c) Entering through the door.
(d) Seated at her dressing table.

3. What is the first thing that Michael and Agnes agree about in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Concern over the fact their son has not come home.
(b) The description of the taste of the bourbon.
(c) Concern over their financial issues.
(d) The fact that they are both tired and need rest.

4. Who does Agnes and Michael's son seem to be taking after?
(a) Michael.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Michael's father.
(d) Agnes' father.

5. What description does Michael compare himself to at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) A cat in a tree.
(b) A frog in a pond.
(c) A fish is the ocean.
(d) A dog in the doghouse.

6. Where does Michael put the bottle of champagne?
(a) In his suitcase.
(b) In the cellar.
(c) In his son's room.
(d) On his side of the bed.

7. What does Michael do with the foil from the champagne bottle?
(a) Give it to Agnes.
(b) Keep it in his pocket.
(c) Throw it away.
(d) Hide it under the bed linens.

8. What do Agnes and Michael decide not to do in the last scene?
(a) Get divorced.
(b) Leave the fourposter bed.
(c) Move to a new home.
(d) Drink the champagne.

9. Why does Michael tell Agnes she should cheer up in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He has just sold his manuscript and they will have more money.
(b) He has had to pretend to be happy, so she should too.
(c) She looks beautiful to him and that he loves her.
(d) Their daughter is marrying a wonderful man and they should be happy.

10. What does Agnes plan to do with the "God Is Love" pillow in the end of the play?
(a) Throw it away.
(b) Take it with her.
(c) Leave it on the bed.
(d) Give it to her daughter.

11. What is Michael doing when he is first seen in the last scene?
(a) Writing at his desk.
(b) Packing a suitcase.
(c) Shaving in the mirror.
(d) Sleeping in bed.

12. What does Michael say he got a different message and reaction from than Agnes on his wedding night?
(a) The wedding ceremony.
(b) Agnes' parents.
(c) His parents.
(d) The "God Is Love" pillow.

13. Where does Agnes kiss Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) His hand.
(b) His feet.
(c) His lips.
(d) His head.

14. Why does Michael go into the cellar?
(a) To see if there is anything overlooked.
(b) He wants to exercise on the stairs.
(c) To check for some wine to drink.
(d) In order to make sure there is no one down there.

15. What does Michael bring back from the cellar?
(a) An old family photo album.
(b) A bottle of champagne.
(c) A dead rodent.
(d) A crate of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael tell Agnes he would have made a run for it on the first night of their marriage had he not been wearing what?

2. Agnes tells Michael that what object is staying on the bed when they leave?

3. Where does Michael put the "God Is Love" pillow?

4. What event is happening that day in Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What motivates Michael to declare his true feelings to Agnes in Act 3, Scene 1?

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