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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. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?
(a) He tripped and fell.
(b) He is proposing.
(c) His leg hurts.
(d) He is worshipping her.

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

3. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes asks Michael to do what for her?
(a) Make dinner.
(b) Call a cab.
(c) Help her into bed.
(d) Read his novel to her.

4. When Agnes is having labor pains, what does she remind Michael about?
(a) She forgot to turn off the oven.
(b) They still have time before the baby is born.
(c) The way to sing her favorite lullaby.
(d) He needs to finish writing his book.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?

3. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?

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

5. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

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