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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. What does Agnes throw at Michael when she is mad at him in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A rattle.
(b) Her shoe.
(c) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(d) A book.

2. What is Michael's reaction after reading the young poet's work?
(a) Appalled.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Brought to tears of sadness.
(d) Jealous of how good it is.

3. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?
(a) He is bankrupt.
(b) He won a fortune gambling.
(c) He is having an affair.
(d) He is an orphan.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?

2. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. What is special about the condition of the linens on the fourposter bed in Act 2, Scene 1?

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

5. What does Agnes clearly express that she does not want in Act 3, Scene 1?

(see the answer key)

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