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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. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?
(a) Starts arguing with Agnes.
(b) Fetches his new manuscript to take with him.
(c) Moves the bassinet close to Agnes.
(d) Kisses Agnes many times.

2. About how much time has passed in the setting of Act 1, Scene 2 since the previous scene?
(a) A month.
(b) One year.
(c) A week.
(d) Five years.

3. In Act 2, Scene 1, after Michael leaves and shuts the door, Agnes does what?
(a) Laugh hysterically.
(b) Lie in bed and cries.
(c) Open the door and tells him to come back.
(d) Follow after him out the door.

4. Michael blames Agnes for what transgression of his?
(a) Causing him to spill a drink on his favorite shirt.
(b) Firing his favorite servant.
(c) Causing him to find comfort in another woman.
(d) Spending their savings.

5. Who does Michael say told him that everything in his life would turn out right and that he would have a happy married life?
(a) A gypsy.
(b) His teacher.
(c) A stranger that morning.
(d) His mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes say she will do with the new baby if Michael is unhappy?

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

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

4. What clothing are Michael and Agnes wearing in the very beginning of the play?

5. When Agnes first enters the room in Act 2, what does she do?

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