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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?
(a) A drone and queen bee.
(b) A royal king and queen.
(c) A fish and a shark.
(d) The sky and the earth.

2. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?
(a) The way to sing her favorite lullaby.
(b) She forgot to turn off the oven.
(c) They still have time before the baby is born.
(d) He needs to finish writing his book.

3. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He is suffering from migraines.
(b) He has not eaten, and needs to eat.
(c) He is having sympathy labor pains.
(d) He has the flu.

4. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?
(a) Michael is wearing jeans, Agnes is in a black dress.
(b) Michael is in a tuxedo, Agnes is in a wedding gown.
(c) Michael is wearing shorts, Agnes is in a polka dot skirt.
(d) Michael is dressed casually, Agnes is in a nightgown.

5. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?
(a) So he can kiss her on the lips.
(b) So she can help him button his shirt.
(c) So he can get a closer look at her eyes.
(d) So she can smell his breath for herself.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

2. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?

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

4. About how much time has passed in the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 since the previous scene?

5. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?

(see the answer key)

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