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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agnes is in bed she swears she is comfortable, but then immediately changes her mind, saying what?
(a) She is tipsy from the champagne.
(b) She is hungry and her stomach hurts.
(c) She is too hot and can smell gas.
(d) She has a headache from a busy day.

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

3. What does Agnes accuse Michael of in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) Having an affair.
(b) Favoring their daughter.
(c) Spending too much money.
(d) Not working hard enough.

4. Why does Agnes stop Michael from calling the doctor?
(a) Michael wants to call the doctor to help with his headaches.
(b) Michael wants to call the doctor for himself, but should only call when Agnes needs care.
(c) Agnes thinks the doctor's bill will be too expensive.
(d) Agnes does not trust the doctor and wants to find a new one.

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, when Michael knocks on the door, what is Agnes doing?
(a) Combing her hair.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Taking off her evening gloves.
(d) Weeping in bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Agnes undresses on her wedding night, she gets distracted and comments about what?

2. What does Agnes determine is wrong with Michael at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

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

4. In his sullen mood in Act 1, Scene 2, what does Michael compare his relationship to Agnes to?

5. What does the pillow in the bed have embroidered on it?

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