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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 secret does Agnes tell Michael on her wedding night?
(a) That she has never seen a man naked before.
(b) That she has been married once before.
(c) That she lied to him about her age.
(d) That she is pregnant.

2. Who does Michael say told him that everything in his life would turn out right and that he would have a happy married life?
(a) A gypsy.
(b) A stranger that morning.
(c) His mother.
(d) His teacher.

3. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 1960's.
(b) 1890's.
(c) 1790's.
(d) 1920's.

4. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?
(a) Michael has not received his paycheck yet.
(b) She wants her mother to be present for the birth.
(c) She is not ready to be a mother.
(d) There is still laundry drying outside.

5. Michael describes himself as a "male animal" that has done what?
(a) Cheated on Agnes.
(b) His duty and should be dismissed.
(c) Fallen ill and must be taken to the hospital.
(d) Found his mate for life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?

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

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

5. What is different about Agnes from the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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