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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He has not eaten, and needs to eat.
(b) He has the flu.
(c) He is having sympathy labor pains.
(d) He is suffering from migraines.

2. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?
(a) Woman.
(b) Monster.
(c) Enemy.
(d) Prince.

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?
(a) She is a bad wife and he hates her.
(b) Women are sensitive and always cry.
(c) She is extremely happy.
(d) Her youth is over.

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

5. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?
(a) Michael's clothes.
(b) A piece of wedding cake.
(c) Her suitcase.
(d) Her favorite book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?

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

3. What secret does Agnes tell Michael on her wedding night?

4. Michael describes himself as a "male animal" that has done what?

5. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?

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