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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. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?
(a) A royal king and queen.
(b) A fish and a shark.
(c) A drone and queen bee.
(d) The sky and the earth.

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

3. What does Agnes throw at Michael when she is mad at him in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Her shoe.
(b) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(c) A book.
(d) A rattle.

4. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) After she has labor pains.
(b) After the baby is born.
(c) After Agnes confesses how much she loves Michael.
(d) After Agnes brings in the folded laundry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Agnes say left the pillow on the bed?

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

3. Michael asks Agnes for what before she dies?

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

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, about how much time has passed since the previous scene?

(see the answer key)

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