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

2. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he no longer cares for anyone anymore.
(b) Because he is in love with his work.
(c) Because he is in love with another woman.
(d) Because she has become ugly and he can no longer look at her.

3. Why is Michael so angry about the bourbon bottle?
(a) He has banned alcohol in the house.
(b) He thinks the family cannot afford to be buying bourbon.
(c) Agnes has been hiding it in secret.
(d) His seventeen-year-old son has been hiding the bottle.

4. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?
(a) So she can smell his breath for herself.
(b) So he can get a closer look at her eyes.
(c) So he can kiss her on the lips.
(d) So she can help him button his shirt.

5. What is Agnes carrying into the room when she is first seen in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A newborn baby.
(b) The family cat.
(c) A pile of clean laundry.
(d) Dinner trays.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?

2. Where does Agnes try to find Michael's poem on their wedding night?

3. Why has Agnes become angry with her son?

4. What is inside of the bourbon bottle?

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

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