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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the closing moments of Act 1, Scene 2, what is the status of Agnes and Michael?
(a) They have plans to go on a vacation together and give the new baby up for adoption.
(b) They are in an argument and are heading for separation.
(c) They have embraced their roles as husband and wife, devoted to each other and the baby.
(d) They have mixed feelings towards each other with the addition of the new baby.

2. Where does Agnes kiss Michael in Act 2, Scene 2?
(a) His feet.
(b) His hand.
(c) His head.
(d) His lips.

3. What is Michael doing when he enters the room in Act 3, Scene 1?
(a) Drinking from a bottle of bourbon.
(b) Carrying a bouquet of flowers.
(c) Adjusting his suit and tie.
(d) Humming the Wedding March.

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) His shirt has stains on it and he hadn't realized it until that moment.
(d) He is nervous about the night and does not want to revolt Agnes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Agnes upset over Michael taking off her shoes?

2. When Agnes is whispering to Michael, what does she see that disgusts her?

3. Why is Michael so angry about the bourbon bottle?

4. What has changed about the fourposter bed in Act 2 from Act 1?

5. What type of poetry is the young poet's work?

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