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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. What happens after Michael leaves in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) He quickly returns and is distracted.
(b) He never returns.
(c) He returns with a platter of food.
(d) He returns, bringing his son in the room.

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

3. Why does Agnes take the side of the bed away from the door?
(a) She normally sleeps on that side and would feel uncomfortable anywhere else.
(b) Michael had already taken his side and she is following along.
(c) She wants Michael to answer the door in case somebody knocks.
(d) She is supersticious about the side of the bed.

4. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?
(a) His clothing doesn't fit right and he wants to make a good impression.
(b) He told Agnes a story about his fortune as fortold by a gypsy woman.
(c) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.
(d) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.

5. After Michael puts on his coat to leave in Act 1, Scene 2, what is the next thing he does?
(a) Go outside to get the laundry.
(b) Kiss Agnes.
(c) Take off the coat again.
(d) Call for help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?

2. Why does Agnes hug Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?

3. What has Michael and Agnes' son been doing with his medicine?

4. What is inside of the bourbon bottle?

5. What attribute(s) of Agnes does Michael proclaim to love?

(see the answer key)

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