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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. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?
(a) Wedding cake.
(b) Toothpaste.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Cigar smoke.

2. 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 excited she is about their honeymoon.
(d) How pretty the bed is.

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

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

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?
(a) She is a bad wife and he hates her.
(b) She is extremely happy.
(c) Women are sensitive and always cry.
(d) Her youth is over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?

3. What is Agnes trying to prove by standing on one leg?

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

5. Where does Agnes try to find Michael's poem on their wedding night?

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