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

2. What is Michael complaining of at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Lack of sleep.
(b) Intense pain.
(c) The brightness of the sunlight.
(d) Too much noise.

3. How does Act 2, Scene 1 conclude?
(a) Michael has left Agnes crying on the bed.
(b) Agnes reveals that she is pregnant.
(c) Michael and Agnes embrace.
(d) Agnes has left Michael for another man.

4. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) Smoke from the fireplace.
(b) The ocean.
(c) Cigarette smoke.
(d) Gas from the lamps.

5. What object(s) does Michael use to call for Agnes?
(a) An oversized dinner bell.
(b) Pots and pans.
(c) A horn.
(d) A whistle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes believe Michael has prepared for their wedding night?

2. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?

3. Why does Michael claim he is kneeling before Agnes?

4. What is different about Agnes from the beginning of Act 1, Scene 1 to Act 1, Scene 2?

5. What does Agnes think Michael has given up?

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