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This test consists of 5 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) A few days.
(b) Seven years.
(c) A few months.
(d) One year.

2. What does Agnes do with the "God Is Love" pillow when she hears Michael coming back into the room at the end of Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Covers the pillow with the bed linens.
(b) Hands the pillow to Michael.
(c) Throws the pillow away in the trashcan.
(d) Hides the pillow in the cellar.

3. Why does Michael tell Agnes she should cheer up in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Their daughter is marrying a wonderful man and they should be happy.
(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) He has just sold his manuscript and they will have more money.

4. Who does Agnes really love, proven in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) The young poet.
(b) Herself.
(c) Michael.
(d) Her father.

5. At first, what are Agnes' feelings toward the young poet?
(a) She is offended by him.
(b) She hates him.
(c) She sees him as a son.
(d) She is enthralled with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael leave to do in Act 2, Scene 2?

2. What type of poetry is the young poet's work?

3. What is Agnes' reaction after Michael finishes reading the young poet's work?

4. What has Michael and Agnes' son been doing with his medicine?

5. Who does Agnes and Michael's son seem to be taking after?

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