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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. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Bible.
(b) The new book he has started to write.
(c) His favorite childrens book.
(d) The daily newspaper.

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

3. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.
(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 shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.

4. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cigarette smoke.
(b) Gas from the lamps.
(c) The ocean.
(d) Smoke from the fireplace.

5. What does Agnes throw at Michael when they have a fight in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) His book.
(b) Her shoe.
(c) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(d) The dinner bell.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?

2. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes taunts Michael with what fact?

4. What insult does Agnes tell Michael in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Agnes tells Michael that he has sold his soul for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. 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?

2. What is the setting at the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

3. What is Agnes' description of Michael's new found fame as an author?

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

5. In what ways does Michael show he cares for Agnes on their wedding night?

6. What is the setting of the beginning of Act 3, Scene 2?

7. How do the words embroidered on the pillow affect the wedding night of Agnes and Michael?

8. What does Michael get from the cellar and what are his and Agnes' original plans for it?

9. Why does Michael complain that he is feeling horrible pains in Act 1, Scene 2?

10. Why does Agnes have a rose in her hand?

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