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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?
(a) A horn.
(b) A whistle.
(c) An oversized dinner bell.
(d) Pots and pans.

2. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?
(a) They have plans to go on a vacation together and give the new baby up for adoption.
(b) They have mixed feelings towards each other with the addition of the new baby.
(c) They have embraced their roles as husband and wife, devoted to each other and the baby.
(d) They are in an argument and are heading for separation.

3. 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) A pile of clean laundry.
(d) The family cat.

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

5. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?
(a) She is jealous and angry.
(b) She is excited and happy.
(c) She will read it tomorrow.
(d) She will throw it away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is hanging on the walls in Act 2?

2. When Agnes is in bed she swears she is comfortable, but then immediately changes her mind, saying what?

3. What does Michael tell Agnes that he has crawled and begged her for?

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?

5. Who does Michael say told him that everything in his life would turn out right and that he would have a happy married life?

(see the answer key)

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