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

2. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?
(a) Her crying over the state of his top hat.
(b) Saying their vows at their wedding.
(c) Her sitting there, and him kneeling before her in a rented tuxedo.
(d) Seeing her dressed up in her wedding gown, in the lamplight.

3. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?
(a) A piece of wedding cake.
(b) Michael's clothes.
(c) Her favorite book.
(d) Her suitcase.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Michael say told him that everything in his life would turn out right and that he would have a happy married life?

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

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

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

5. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?

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