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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. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?
(a) She wants Michael to answer the door in case somebody knocks.
(b) Michael had already taken his side and she is following along.
(c) She is supersticious about the side of the bed.
(d) She normally sleeps on that side and would feel uncomfortable anywhere else.

2. What does Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?
(a) A suit with a top hat and bowtie.
(b) His jeans and a sweater.
(c) Just his nightshirt.
(d) His nightshirt, nightcap, coat and trousers.

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

4. When Michael goes to the washstand on his wedding night, what does he do?
(a) Brush his teeth.
(b) Shave his face.
(c) Wash his right ear.
(d) Comb his hair.

5. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?
(a) Michael said he would never wear a nightshirt.
(b) She had not given him permission to change clothes.
(c) Her father had worn pajamas for years.
(d) Michael was supposed to get dressed to go to dinner.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Agnes tuck into bed with Michael when he is not feeling well?

3. What attribute(s) of Agnes does Michael proclaim to love?

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

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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