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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, about how much time has passed since the last scene?
(a) Seven years.
(b) A few months.
(c) One year.
(d) A few days.

2. Agnes says she is leaving the "God Is Love" pillow for who?
(a) The young man.
(b) Her son.
(c) The young woman.
(d) Her daughter,

3. What does Michael tell his son in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Good morning.
(b) Good night.
(c) Hello.
(d) Get to bed.

4. Why does Agnes care about what the young poet does?
(a) The poet is her son-in-law.
(b) She is excited about upcoming authors.
(c) She is happy that he takes interest in her.
(d) The poet is her best friend.

5. What is inside of the bourbon bottle?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Water.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Castor oil.

6. Agnes tells Michael that what object is staying on the bed when they leave?
(a) Her hand mirror.
(b) One of Michael's manucripts.
(c) A bible.
(d) The "God Is Love" pillow.

7. What position does Michael get into after telling Agnes about what their son was wearing?
(a) He stretches onto the bed.
(b) He kneels on the ground.
(c) He rests his head in his hands.
(d) He sits down cross legged.

8. What is Michael first seen doing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Folding laundry.
(b) Sleeping in bed.
(c) Storming through the door.
(d) Drinking bourbon.

9. Who is the young poet's work dedicated to?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Michael.
(c) Agnes and Michael's son.
(d) Agnes and Michael's daughter.

10. What does Michael leave to do in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Call the doctor for his sick son.
(b) Administer punishment to his son.
(c) Go and search for his son.
(d) Fetch something to eat.

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

12. Who does Michael say makes him sing?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His fans.
(c) Agnes.
(d) The young poet.

13. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Very early morning.
(b) After dinner.
(c) Late at night.
(d) Late afternoon.

14. What age are Agnes and Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Almost middle age.
(b) Elderly.
(c) Teenagers.
(d) In their twenties.

15. How does Agnes describe Michael's fathering?
(a) Exactly like that of her own father.
(b) Completely ignorant and inexcusable.
(c) Good and proper.
(d) Occasianal fits of hysteria.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 2, what do both Agnes and Michael want to help ease their worry?

2. After drinking from the bourbon bottle, what does Michael do?

3. Why does Michael go into the cellar?

4. What does Agnes ask Michael after she finds out what he said to their son?

5. What is Agnes holding in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

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