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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?
(a) Michael had already taken his side and she is following along.
(b) She normally sleeps on that side and would feel uncomfortable anywhere else.
(c) She wants Michael to answer the door in case somebody knocks.
(d) She is supersticious about the side of the bed.

2. When Agnes is in bed she swears she is comfortable, but then immediately changes her mind, saying what?
(a) She has a headache from a busy day.
(b) She is tipsy from the champagne.
(c) She is hungry and her stomach hurts.
(d) She is too hot and can smell gas.

3. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?
(a) Michael's top hat.
(b) The bed pillow.
(c) Michael's dirty ears.
(d) A mouse.

4. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?
(a) How pretty the bed is.
(b) How wonderful the wedding was.
(c) How handsome Michael is.
(d) How excited she is about their honeymoon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?

2. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?

3. What does Agnes hold in her hand that she has taken from her wedding cake?

4. At the very end of Act 1, Scene 1, what do Michael and Agnes do?

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

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