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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?
(a) She wishes Michael would love her.
(b) She wishes she could get divorced.
(c) She wishes she would have more children.
(d) She wishes she were dead.

2. What is different about Agnes from the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) She now walks with crutches.
(b) She has gained a lot of weight.
(c) She is now very pregnant.
(d) She has cut her hair very short.

3. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?
(a) She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
(b) She reminded him of his mother.
(c) They had met in a former existence.
(d) He loved her at first sight.

4. When Agnes first enters the room in Act 2, what does she do?
(a) Sneeze repeatedly.
(b) Fall down and cry.
(c) Slam the door.
(d) Spin and twirl in happiness.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes asks Michael to do what for her?
(a) Read his novel to her.
(b) Make dinner.
(c) Help her into bed.
(d) Call a cab.

6. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?
(a) Michael's dirty ears.
(b) A mouse.
(c) The bed pillow.
(d) Michael's top hat.

7. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?
(a) A daughter.
(b) A wife, a friend.
(c) An even prettier princess.
(d) A widow.

8. Where does Agnes try to find Michael's poem on their wedding night?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) In the trunk.
(c) In the pillowcase.
(d) In his pockets.

9. Agnes describes Michael in what way when she is mad at him?
(a) Stupid.
(b) Ugly.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Pompous.

10. After Michael puts on his coat to leave in Act 1, Scene 2, what is the next thing he does?
(a) Take off the coat again.
(b) Call for help.
(c) Go outside to get the laundry.
(d) Kiss Agnes.

11. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?
(a) She had not given him permission to change clothes.
(b) Michael said he would never wear a nightshirt.
(c) Her father had worn pajamas for years.
(d) Michael was supposed to get dressed to go to dinner.

12. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?
(a) Faint onto the fourposter bed.
(b) Frantically rush to get dressed for the doctor.
(c) Complain about Agnes' timing.
(d) Go into the bathroom to shave.

13. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?
(a) She is a bad wife and he hates her.
(b) She is extremely happy.
(c) Her youth is over.
(d) Women are sensitive and always cry.

14. What does Agnes tuck into bed with Michael when he is not feeling well?
(a) The clean laundry.
(b) A teddy bear.
(c) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(d) A heated water bottle.

15. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?
(a) A horn.
(b) An oversized dinner bell.
(c) Pots and pans.
(d) A whistle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?

2. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, about how much time has passed since the previous scene?

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?

5. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?

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