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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?
(a) Moves the bassinet close to Agnes.
(b) Starts arguing with Agnes.
(c) Fetches his new manuscript to take with him.
(d) Kisses Agnes many times.

3. 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 is now very pregnant.
(c) She has cut her hair very short.
(d) She has gained a lot of weight.

4. 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) Go into the bathroom to shave.
(d) Complain about Agnes' timing.

5. What is Agnes carrying into the room when she is first seen in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Dinner trays.
(b) A newborn baby.
(c) The family cat.
(d) A pile of clean laundry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael asks Agnes for what before she dies?

2. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?

3. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?

4. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are there so many sudden changes of subject in the conversation of Agnes and Michael on their wedding night?

2. What is the shift in Michael's actions and treatment toward Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What does Michael say about his daughter's choice of husband and how has he dealt with the upcoming wedding?

4. What do both Agnes and Michael agree to do to calm down while waiting for their son to get home?

5. In Act 1, Scene 2, who does it seem has taken the leadership role in the marriage?

6. How is the relationship between Agnes and Michael at the very end of Act 2, Scene 2?

7. What message does Michael say he got when he first saw the "God Is Love" pillow on his wedding night?

8. Why does Agnes feel so betrayed by Michael?

9. What is the status of Michael and Agnes' relationship at the end of Act 3, Scene 2?

10. What does Agnes do while Michael is taking their things to the car?

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