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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Agnes tells Michael in Act 1, Scene 2 that he has changed into a what?
(a) King.
(b) Hero.
(c) Baby.
(d) Monster.

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

3. What attribute(s) of Agnes does Michael proclaim to love?
(a) How she gets cold feet and scratches her stomach in her sleep.
(b) How she sneezes when she brushes her hair.
(c) The sound she makes when she yawns.
(d) The way she folds laundry.

4. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?
(a) They have embraced their roles as husband and wife, devoted to each other and the baby.
(b) They have mixed feelings towards each other with the addition of the new baby.
(c) They have plans to go on a vacation together and give the new baby up for adoption.
(d) They are in an argument and are heading for separation.

5. Michael says to Agnes that he "married a princess" but wakes up to what?
(a) A daughter.
(b) An even prettier princess.
(c) A widow.
(d) A wife, a friend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, what has changed about the decor in the room since the last scene?

3. What does Agnes throw at Michael when they have a fight in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?

5. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?

(see the answer key)

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