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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Michael tell Agnes he first thought when he saw the "God Is Love" pillow?
2. What is the status of the relationship of Agnes and Michael at the end of Act 3, Scene 1?
3. How is Agnes and Michael's relationship at the end of Act 2, Scene 2?
4. Why does Agnes care about what the young poet does?
5. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
The ups and downs of Agnes and Michael's marriage is illustrated throughout the play. Using supporting examples, answer the following:
1) Does the author portray an enduring marriage as something positive or negative?
2) What characteristics are a husband and wife supposed to learn in order to have a successful marriage, according to the play?
3) Is the marriage of Agnes and Michael realistically portrayed? Why or why not?
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