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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?
(a) Not hate his book.
(b) Go on a trip with him.
(c) Be happy.
(d) Ask for favor from her parents.

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

3. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?
(a) She wishes she could get divorced.
(b) She wishes she were dead.
(c) She wishes she would have more children.
(d) She wishes Michael would love her.

4. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?
(a) The bed pillow.
(b) Michael's dirty ears.
(c) A mouse.
(d) Michael's top hat.

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 fish and a shark.
(d) A royal king and queen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?

3. When does Michael finally go for the doctor?

4. What does Michael say his son was wearing in Act 2, Scene 2?

5. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?

(see the answer key)

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