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

2. What does Agnes throw at Michael when she is mad at him in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(c) A book.
(d) A rattle.

3. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?
(a) There is still laundry drying outside.
(b) She wants her mother to be present for the birth.
(c) Michael has not received his paycheck yet.
(d) She is not ready to be a mother.

4. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?
(a) She forgot to turn off the oven.
(b) The way to sing her favorite lullaby.
(c) They still have time before the baby is born.
(d) He needs to finish writing his book.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?

3. About how much time has passed in the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 since the previous scene?

4. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?

5. When does Michael finally go for the doctor?

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