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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael tell Agnes he would have made a run for it on the first night of their marriage had he not been wearing what?
(a) His wedding tuxedo.
(b) Woolen underwear.
(c) Uncomfortable shoes.
(d) His top hat.

2. 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) Appalled.
(d) Indifferent.

3. How does Agnes describe the fourposter bed in the last scene?
(a) The bed was a bad financial investment.
(b) The bed only has bad memories for her.
(c) The bed had a nice history.
(d) She wishes she could get rid of the bed.

4. What does Agnes plan to do with the "God Is Love" pillow in the end of the play?
(a) Leave it on the bed.
(b) Take it with her.
(c) Give it to her daughter.
(d) Throw it away.

5. What has Michael and Agnes' son been doing with his medicine?
(a) Dutifully taking it.
(b) Hiding it in the bourbon bottle.
(c) Tricking his sister into taking it.
(d) Selling it to the poor.

6. It is apparent that what event is happening in the room at the end of the play?
(a) It has become a children's room.
(b) Redecorating is taking place.
(c) The tenants are moving out.
(d) There is a party going on.

7. What type of poetry is the young poet's work?
(a) Erotic.
(b) Elegy.
(c) Children's rhymes.
(d) Haiku.

8. What is Michael first seen doing in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Sleeping in bed.
(b) Storming through the door.
(c) Drinking bourbon.
(d) Folding laundry.

9. How does Agnes describe the couple moving in?
(a) Young and rich.
(b) Poor and sad.
(c) Nice and young.
(d) Rude and arrogant.

10. Who does Agnes and Michael's son seem to be taking after?
(a) Agnes.
(b) Michael's father.
(c) Agnes' father.
(d) Michael.

11. How many children do Michael and Agnes have?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

12. Who is the young poet's work dedicated to?
(a) Agnes and Michael's daughter.
(b) Agnes.
(c) Michael.
(d) Agnes and Michael's son.

13. What does Michael ask Agnes about the bedclothes in Act 3, Scene 2?
(a) Are they newly laundered.
(b) How much do they cost.
(c) Are they selling or leaving them.
(d) Does she want to throw them away.

14. How does Agnes describe this day to Michael in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) The first day of their vacation.
(b) The end of their marriage.
(c) The first day of their divorce.
(d) The start of a better life.

15. What is Agnes holding in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) A bouquet that matches her gown.
(b) A comb and hand mirror.
(c) Her folded wedding dress.
(d) Michael's book.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 3, Scene 2, what is the only thing that remains in the room from previous scenes?

2. What does Michael say he got a different message and reaction from than Agnes on his wedding night?

3. What is different about the fourposter bed in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. Why does Michael go into the cellar?

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

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