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

2. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 1890's.
(b) 1920's.
(c) 1790's.
(d) 1960's.

3. Where does Agnes try to find Michael's poem on their wedding night?
(a) Under the bed.
(b) In the pillowcase.
(c) In his pockets.
(d) In the trunk.

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

5. At the very end of Act 1, Scene 1, what do Michael and Agnes do?
(a) Embrace in bed.
(b) Fall asleep in bed.
(c) Argue and part ways.
(d) Laugh and kiss.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?

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

4. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?

5. What secret does Agnes tell Michael on her wedding night?

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