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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. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?
(a) A widow.
(b) A wife, a friend.
(c) A daughter.
(d) An even prettier princess.

2. What is Agnes trying to prove by standing on one leg?
(a) That she has terrific balance.
(b) That she is a wonderful dancer.
(c) That her legs are weak.
(d) That she is a bit tipsy from champagne.

3. 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 make sure that the children receive better parental care than she can provide.
(c) To give the children a better opportunity at life.
(d) To ease Michael's mind, reminding him that he is most important as her husband.

4. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) The daily newspaper.
(b) His favorite childrens book.
(c) The new book he has started to write.
(d) The Bible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?

4. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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