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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. About how much time has passed in the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 since the previous scene?
(a) A month.
(b) A week.
(c) One year.
(d) Five years.

2. How do Agnes and Michael know of the young poet?
(a) The poet asked for criticism of his work from Michael.
(b) The poet is the fiance of Agnes and Michael's daughter.
(c) The poet is an old friend from Michael's party days.
(d) The poet is a neighbor.

3. What insult does Agnes tell Michael in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) She no longer sees him as her husband.
(b) She has never loved him.
(c) He had bad breath.
(d) He is a hack writer.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, when Michael knocks on the door, what is Agnes doing?
(a) Taking off her evening gloves.
(b) Combing her hair.
(c) Weeping in bed.
(d) Sleeping.

5. What is hanging on the walls in Act 2?
(a) Pictures of the children.
(b) Framed manuscripts of Michael's work.
(c) Embroidered country quilts.
(d) Rich paintings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?

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

3. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?

4. Where is Agnes in the beginning of Act 3, Scene 1?

5. What is Michael complaining of at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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