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

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

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) Her suitcase.
(c) Her favorite book.
(d) Michael's clothes.

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 extremely happy.
(c) Her youth is over.
(d) She is a bad wife and he hates her.

5. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.
(b) He told Agnes a story about his fortune as fortold by a gypsy woman.
(c) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.
(d) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michael doing at the start of Act 1, Scene 2?

2. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?

3. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?

4. Michael wishes he was lying where in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?

(see the answer key)

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