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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. 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 mother.
(c) A stranger that morning.
(d) His teacher.

2. What does Michael change into after Agnes retreats to the bathroom on their wedding night?
(a) A suit with a top hat and bowtie.
(b) His nightshirt, nightcap, coat and trousers.
(c) His jeans and a sweater.
(d) Just his nightshirt.

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. In Act 1, Scene 1, Michael is deliriously happy and begs Agnes to tell him what?
(a) That she will help him write a poem.
(b) That she wants to marry him.
(c) That she is happy too.
(d) That she will go on vacation with him.

5. When Agnes starts having labor pains, what is the first thing Michael does?
(a) Complain about Agnes' timing.
(b) Go into the bathroom to shave.
(c) Frantically rush to get dressed for the doctor.
(d) Faint onto the fourposter bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the very end of Act 1, Scene 1, what do Michael and Agnes do?

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

3. When does Michael first comfort Agnes in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, about how much time has passed since the previous scene?

5. Agnes tells Michael in Act 1, Scene 2 that he has changed into a what?

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