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

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 2, what do both Agnes and Michael want to help ease their worry?
(a) A swig of bourbon.
(b) A good rest.
(c) Breakfast and tea.
(d) A lot of money.

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

5. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.
(b) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.
(c) He told Agnes a story about his fortune as fortold by a gypsy woman.
(d) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?

3. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?

4. When Agnes first enters the room in Act 2, what does she do?

5. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?

(see the answer key)

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