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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. What does Agnes hold in her hand that she has taken from her wedding cake?
(a) A rose.
(b) A candle.
(c) A piece of fruit.
(d) A miniature groom decoration.

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?
(a) He thinks the doctor will not tend to him.
(b) He needs to finish writing his book.
(c) He is hungry and wants to eat right away.
(d) He feels insignificant compared to the coming baby.

3. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?
(a) They are holding hands.
(b) They are arguing over breakfast.
(c) Michael is carrying Agnes.
(d) Agnes is leading Michael into the room.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?

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

3. What is special about the condition of the linens on the fourposter bed in Act 2, Scene 1?

4. Michael says that Agnes has changed from a "princess" to a what?

5. How does Act 2, Scene 1 conclude?

(see the answer key)

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