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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?
(a) So he can get a closer look at her eyes.
(b) So she can help him button his shirt.
(c) So she can smell his breath for herself.
(d) So he can kiss her on the lips.

2. What is Agnes carrying into the room when she is first seen in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) A pile of clean laundry.
(b) The family cat.
(c) A newborn baby.
(d) Dinner trays.

3. What is Agnes' response when she hears what Michael tells their son?
(a) She does not care.
(b) She is angry.
(c) She starts crying.
(d) She is incredulous.

4. What does the pillow in the bed have embroidered on it?
(a) "God Bless."
(b) "God is Love."
(c) "Sweet Dreams."
(d) "Newly Married."

5. What is the first thing that Michael and Agnes agree about in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Concern over their financial issues.
(b) The description of the taste of the bourbon.
(c) The fact that they are both tired and need rest.
(d) Concern over the fact their son has not come home.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Agnes first enters the room in Act 2, what does she do?

3. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes taunts Michael with what fact?

4. Michael tells Agnes what shocking confession?

5. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?

(see the answer key)

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