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

2. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?
(a) Michael said he would never wear a nightshirt.
(b) Her father had worn pajamas for years.
(c) Michael was supposed to get dressed to go to dinner.
(d) She had not given him permission to change clothes.

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

4. At the very end of Act 1, Scene 1, what do Michael and Agnes do?
(a) Laugh and kiss.
(b) Argue and part ways.
(c) Fall asleep in bed.
(d) Embrace in bed.

5. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) After Agnes brings in the folded laundry.
(b) After she has labor pains.
(c) After the baby is born.
(d) After Agnes confesses how much she loves Michael.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?

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