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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After drinking from the bourbon bottle, what does Michael do?
(a) Go to sleep.
(b) Grimace.
(c) Sneeze.
(d) Choke and cough.

2. What does Michael bring back from the cellar?
(a) A crate of wine.
(b) A bottle of champagne.
(c) A dead rodent.
(d) An old family photo album.

3. What does Michael say his son was wearing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) A top hat.
(b) Glasses.
(c) A nightshirt.
(d) No shoes or socks.

4. What happens after Michael leaves in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He never returns.
(b) He returns, bringing his son in the room.
(c) He quickly returns and is distracted.
(d) He returns with a platter of food.

5. What is the first thing that Michael and Agnes agree about in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Concern over the fact their son has not come home.
(b) The fact that they are both tired and need rest.
(c) The description of the taste of the bourbon.
(d) Concern over their financial issues.

6. What does Michael say he got a different message and reaction from than Agnes on his wedding night?
(a) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(b) Agnes' parents.
(c) His parents.
(d) The wedding ceremony.

7. What does Michael tell Agnes he first thought when he saw the "God Is Love" pillow?
(a) He was trapped in a world of women.
(b) He felt encouraged.
(c) He would never be alone again.
(d) He hated Agnes.

8. What is Michael doing when he enters the room in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Drinking from a bottle of bourbon.
(b) Carrying a bouquet of flowers.
(c) Humming the Wedding March.
(d) Adjusting his suit and tie.

9. What motivates Michael to declare his true feelings to Agnes in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The anger in Agnes' eyes.
(b) His memories of an early love.
(c) A letter of fan mail that he just read.
(d) The crass words of the young poet.

10. What is Agnes' response when she hears what Michael tells their son?
(a) She is incredulous.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She does not care.
(d) She starts crying.

11. What does Agnes say she wants to do for the young couple?
(a) Let the couple know that she and Michael had been happy.
(b) Give the couple money so they can start a new life.
(c) Give the couple all new furniture and clothes.
(d) Let the couple know that marriage is not pleasant.

12. Michael comes face to face with what fact about his son?
(a) That his son is a womanizer.
(b) That his son is stealing from him.
(c) That his son is an alcoholic.
(d) That his son is a young man.

13. Who does Agnes really love, proven in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) The young poet.
(b) Her father.
(c) Herself.
(d) Michael.

14. What is Michael's reaction after reading the young poet's work?
(a) Jealous of how good it is.
(b) Brought to tears of sadness.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Appalled.

15. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Late afternoon.
(b) Late at night.
(c) After dinner.
(d) Very early morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes describe herself as being all her life?

2. What does Agnes want before becoming a grandmother?

3. At first, what are Agnes' feelings toward the young poet?

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, about how much time has passed since the last scene?

5. What position does Michael get into after telling Agnes about what their son was wearing?

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