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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 Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?
(a) That she wants to marry him.
(b) That she will go on vacation with him.
(c) That she will help him write a poem.
(d) That she is happy too.

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

3. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?
(a) To ease Michael's mind, reminding him that he is most important as her husband.
(b) To ease the couple's financial burden of raising so many children.
(c) To make sure that the children receive better parental care than she can provide.
(d) To give the children a better opportunity at life.

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

5. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?
(a) Agnes' mother.
(b) Agnes' father.
(c) Michael's mother.
(d) Michael's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?

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

3. Why is Agnes upset over Michael taking off her shoes?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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