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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 Michael goes to the washstand on his wedding night, what does he do?
(a) Comb his hair.
(b) Wash his right ear.
(c) Brush his teeth.
(d) Shave his face.

2. Michael said he has tried to persuade Agnes with servants, dresses, paintings and money so that she would do what?
(a) Be happy.
(b) Go on a trip with him.
(c) Ask for favor from her parents.
(d) Not hate his book.

3. 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.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Michael leaves and shuts the door, Agnes does what?
(a) Laugh hysterically.
(b) Open the door and tells him to come back.
(c) Lie in bed and cries.
(d) Follow after him out the door.

5. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?
(a) His leg hurts.
(b) He is worshipping her.
(c) He tripped and fell.
(d) He is proposing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Agnes carrying into the room when she is first seen in Act 1, Scene 2?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?

3. Agnes tells Michael in Act 1, Scene 2 that he has changed into a what?

4. Michael asks Agnes for what before she dies?

5. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?

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