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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 upset over Michael taking off her shoes?
(a) He keeps kissing her feet and it makes her uncomfortable.
(b) He is making rude comments about her feet.
(c) She is very ticklish.
(d) Her feet hurt from dancing at their wedding.

2. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?
(a) Agnes' mother.
(b) Michael's sister.
(c) Agnes' father.
(d) Michael's mother.

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

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

5. What has changed about the fourposter bed in Act 2 from Act 1?
(a) The fourposter is broken in half.
(b) The fourposter is now draped with rich curtains.
(c) The fourposter is no longer in the room.
(d) The fourposter is bare and has no blankets or sheets on it.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

2. Agnes describes Michael in what way when she is mad at him?

3. What does Agnes throw at Michael when they have a fight in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Why does Agnes stop Michael from calling the doctor?

5. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the fourposter bed have importance in Michael's life before even meeting Agnes?

2. What is Agnes' description of Michael's new found fame as an author?

3. What does Michael turn around and do as he is about to leave to fetch the doctor?

4. What has Michael tried to persuade Agnes with in order that she might like his book?

5. What does Michael read to Agnes to help ease her labor pains?

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

7. What is Agnes' reaction to the declaration of Michael's true feelings towards her on the day of her daughter's wedding?

8. What unites Agnes and Michael in the attitude toward their son's behavior?

9. Describe the mood of Agnes during her wedding night.

10. What is the purpose of the fourposter bed in the first scene?

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