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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Michael tell Agnes she should cheer up in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) He has just sold his manuscript and they will have more money.
(b) He has had to pretend to be happy, so she should too.
(c) Their daughter is marrying a wonderful man and they should be happy.
(d) She looks beautiful to him and that he loves her.

2. How does Act 2, Scene 1 conclude?
(a) Agnes has left Michael for another man.
(b) Agnes reveals that she is pregnant.
(c) Michael and Agnes embrace.
(d) Michael has left Agnes crying on the bed.

3. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The Bible.
(b) His favorite childrens book.
(c) The daily newspaper.
(d) The new book he has started to write.

4. Where is Agnes in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Searching for something on the floor.
(b) In bed sleeping.
(c) Seated at her dressing table.
(d) Entering through the door.

5. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?
(a) A drone and queen bee.
(b) The sky and the earth.
(c) A royal king and queen.
(d) A fish and a shark.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act 2, Scene 1, what has changed about the decor in the room since the last scene?

2. Who does Michael say makes him sing?

3. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, about how much time has passed since the previous scene?

5. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?

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