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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 has been added to the scenery in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A dining set.
(b) A bassinet.
(c) A rocking chair.
(d) Another bed.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?
(a) He needs to finish writing his book.
(b) He thinks the doctor will not tend to him.
(c) He is hungry and wants to eat right away.
(d) He feels insignificant compared to the coming baby.

3. When does Michael finally go for the doctor?
(a) After Agnes' labor pains continue for a while.
(b) After Agnes' mother arrives.
(c) After eating dinner.
(d) After fetching the laundry from outside.

4. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?
(a) Keep the child and get divorced.
(b) Raise the child as her own sibling.
(c) Take the child to a new home.
(d) Give the child to her parents.

5. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?
(a) Moves the bassinet close to Agnes.
(b) Kisses Agnes many times.
(c) Fetches his new manuscript to take with him.
(d) Starts arguing with Agnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael say told him that everything in his life would turn out right and that he would have a happy married life?

2. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?

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

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

5. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?

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