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

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

3. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) The ocean.
(b) Cigarette smoke.
(c) Smoke from the fireplace.
(d) Gas from the lamps.

4. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?
(a) They had met in a former existence.
(b) She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
(c) He loved her at first sight.
(d) She reminded him of his mother.

5. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?
(a) He is worshipping her.
(b) He tripped and fell.
(c) He is proposing.
(d) His leg hurts.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?

2. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?

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

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

5. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?

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