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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 is hanging on the walls in Act 2?
(a) Pictures of the children.
(b) Framed manuscripts of Michael's work.
(c) Rich paintings.
(d) Embroidered country quilts.

2. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he is in love with his work.
(b) Because she has become ugly and he can no longer look at her.
(c) Because he is in love with another woman.
(d) Because he no longer cares for anyone anymore.

3. Why does Agnes say she would give away all twenty of her children?
(a) To make sure that the children receive better parental care than she can provide.
(b) To ease Michael's mind, reminding him that he is most important as her husband.
(c) To ease the couple's financial burden of raising so many children.
(d) To give the children a better opportunity at life.

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

5. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?
(a) How excited she is about their honeymoon.
(b) How wonderful the wedding was.
(c) How pretty the bed is.
(d) How handsome Michael is.

Short Answer Questions

1. What smell keeps worrying Agnes in Act 1, Scene 1?

2. Why does Agnes stop Michael from calling the doctor?

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

4. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?

5. What does Michael reveal that he said to Agnes when they first met?

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