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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 Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?
(a) His nightshirt, nightcap, coat and trousers.
(b) His jeans and a sweater.
(c) A suit with a top hat and bowtie.
(d) Just his nightshirt.

2. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?
(a) She reminded him of his mother.
(b) They had met in a former existence.
(c) He loved her at first sight.
(d) She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.

3. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 1890's.
(b) 1920's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1790's.

4. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Cigarette smoke.
(b) Gas from the lamps.
(c) The ocean.
(d) Smoke from the fireplace.

5. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?
(a) To ease the couple's financial burden of raising so many children.
(b) To ease Michael's mind, reminding him that he is most important as her husband.
(c) To make sure that the children receive better parental care than she can provide.
(d) To give the children a better opportunity at life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?

2. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?

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

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

5. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?

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