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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why does Michael ask to reread the young poet's works a second time?
2. What event is happening that day in Act 3, Scene 1?
3. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?
4. What position does Michael get into after telling Agnes about what their son was wearing?
5. Where does Michael put the "God Is Love" pillow?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
At the end of the play, Michael and Agnes leave gifts for the newlywed couple moving in. Michael leaves a gift of a bottle of champagne while Agnes leaves the "God Is Love" pillow. Use examples from the play and respond to the following:
1) What do the individual gifts represent to the characters of Michael and Agnes?
2) What message are Michael and Agnes trying to deliver to the newlyweds?
3) What is the significance of the combined gift of the fourposter bed as given by both Michael and Agnes?
Essay Topic 2
The character of Agnes goes through many changes throughout the play. Beginning with her wedding night and ending with her gift at the end of the play, analyze Agnes' character by answering the following:
1) How is Agnes represented in her youth compared to her older years?
2) How has motherhood changed Agnes?
3) What ways have Agnes' religious beliefs influenced her decisions in life?
4) Is Agnes' character capable of acting selfishly? Why or why not?
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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