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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes asks Michael to do what for her?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Read his novel to her.
(c) Help her into bed.
(d) Call a cab.

3. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?
(a) They have mixed feelings towards each other with the addition of the new baby.
(b) They have plans to go on a vacation together and give the new baby up for adoption.
(c) They have embraced their roles as husband and wife, devoted to each other and the baby.
(d) They are in an argument and are heading for separation.

4. What secret does Agnes tell Michael on her wedding night?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she has never seen a man naked before.
(c) That she lied to him about her age.
(d) That she has been married once before.

5. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?
(a) So she can smell his breath for herself.
(b) So he can kiss her on the lips.
(c) So he can get a closer look at her eyes.
(d) So she can help him button his shirt.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?

3. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

4. What is hanging on the walls in Act 2?

5. What does Agnes think Michael has given up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Agnes' reaction when Michael recounts his encounter with their son?

2. What unites Agnes and Michael in the attitude toward their son's behavior?

3. Why does Agnes feel so betrayed by Michael?

4. How does Michael act in the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. Why does Agnes taunt Michael with the idea that she might have had an affair?

6. Why does Michael say he is in love with another woman?

7. Why is it important that Michael tells Agnes how much he loves the fact she has cold feet, hiccups and scratches her stomach in her sleep?

8. Why does Michael think it is a bad idea to leave the "God Is Love" pillow behind?

9. What is Michael's gift to the new couple and where does he leave it?

10. Why is Michael so scared of the birth of the baby?

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