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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, Agnes proclaims that she does not care about what fact?

3. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?

5. How does Act 2, Scene 1 conclude?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What mood is Agnes in when she first enters in Act 2, Scene 1?

3. Why are there so many sudden changes of subject in the conversation of Agnes and Michael on their wedding night?

4. What has Michael tried to persuade Agnes with in order that she might like his book?

5. What does Michael read to Agnes to help ease her labor pains?

6. 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?

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

8. What does Agnes realize about the bourbon after Michael takes a swig of it?

9. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what is the status of Michael and Agnes' relationship?

10. What do Michael and Agnes do as they are waiting for a car to come pick them up in the final scene?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Infidelity is an event that can ruin a marriage or bring spouses together. Michael confesses his infidelity to Agnes in the play, and the result is a closeness in their relationship for the couple. Using examples to support your answer, respond to the following:

1) What reasons does Michael give for why he cheated on Agnes? Are these reasons validated for Michael? For Agnes?

2) How do Michael and Agnes overcome infidelity and strengthen their relationship?

3) Does Michael's infidelity have a lasting affect on Agnes?

3) Does the author portray infidelity as something that is easily overcome in a marriage?

Essay Topic 2

The sudden emergence into the realm of wealth is a life changing occurrence, and it affects the lives of Agnes and Michael. Use examples to support your response to the following:

1) How does the wealth and success of Michael's novel affect the lives and relationship of Michael and Agnes?

2) How do Agnes and Michael adapt to their new found wealth?

3) Does the author portray wealth to be a good or bad influence in people's lives?

Essay Topic 3

Agnes and Michael are portrayed as characters who embody the labels of male and female. Support you answer with examples from the play and respond to the following:

1) In what ways does Agnes exemplify femininity?

2) In what ways does Michael exemplify masculinity?

3) What are the positives and negatives associated with femininity and masculinity as presented by the author?

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