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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?
(a) He is hungry and wants to eat right away.
(b) He needs to finish writing his book.
(c) He feels insignificant compared to the coming baby.
(d) He thinks the doctor will not tend to him.

2. What reason does Agnes give that Michael was the life of the party?
(a) He could not stop giggling.
(b) He had cute little stories.
(c) His cologne was special.
(d) His clothing was fabulous.

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

4. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?
(a) He is an orphan.
(b) He won a fortune gambling.
(c) He is bankrupt.
(d) He is having an affair.

5. What does Agnes believe Michael has prepared for their wedding night?
(a) A poem that he wrote.
(b) A song that he wrote.
(c) Dinner from a recipe he created.
(d) A list of his favorite things.

6. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?
(a) They have mixed feelings towards each other with the addition of the new baby.
(b) They have plans to go on a vacation together and give the new baby up for adoption.
(c) They are in an argument and are heading for separation.
(d) They have embraced their roles as husband and wife, devoted to each other and the baby.

7. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?
(a) Her crying over the state of his top hat.
(b) Seeing her dressed up in her wedding gown, in the lamplight.
(c) Saying their vows at their wedding.
(d) Her sitting there, and him kneeling before her in a rented tuxedo.

8. In Act 2, Scene 1, about how much time has passed since the previous scene?
(a) A month.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Thirty years.
(d) A week.

9. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?
(a) Wedding cake.
(b) Cigar smoke.
(c) Toothpaste.
(d) Champagne.

10. Near the end of Act 2, Scene 1, why is Michael so upset?
(a) He still wants but cannot have acceptance from Agnes' parents.
(b) He is thinking that Agnes might have had an affair.
(c) He heard that Agnes had a miscarriage.
(d) He knows that he has spent all his savings.

11. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.
(b) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.
(c) He told Agnes a story about his fortune as fortold by a gypsy woman.
(d) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.

12. When does Michael finally go for the doctor?
(a) After Agnes' mother arrives.
(b) After fetching the laundry from outside.
(c) After eating dinner.
(d) After Agnes' labor pains continue for a while.

13. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?
(a) She wants her mother to be present for the birth.
(b) There is still laundry drying outside.
(c) She is not ready to be a mother.
(d) Michael has not received his paycheck yet.

14. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?
(a) She wants Michael to answer the door in case somebody knocks.
(b) She normally sleeps on that side and would feel uncomfortable anywhere else.
(c) Michael had already taken his side and she is following along.
(d) She is supersticious about the side of the bed.

15. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?
(a) Take the child to a new home.
(b) Keep the child and get divorced.
(c) Raise the child as her own sibling.
(d) Give the child to her parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes taunts Michael with what fact?

2. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?

3. After Michael puts on his coat to leave in Act 1, Scene 2, what is the next thing he does?

4. When Agnes goes to the dressing room and returns, what item does she bring with her in Act 2, Scene 1?

5. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?

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