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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michael say he got a different message and reaction from than Agnes on his wedding night?
(a) The "God Is Love" pillow.
(b) His parents.
(c) Agnes' parents.
(d) The wedding ceremony.

2. What moment does Michael claim to have shared with Agnes before?
(a) Seeing her dressed up in her wedding gown, in the lamplight.
(b) Saying their vows at their wedding.
(c) Her sitting there, and him kneeling before her in a rented tuxedo.
(d) Her crying over the state of his top hat.

3. What does Michael read to Agnes at the end of Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) His favorite childrens book.
(b) The new book he has started to write.
(c) The daily newspaper.
(d) The Bible.

4. Why does Agnes care about what the young poet does?
(a) The poet is her son-in-law.
(b) The poet is her best friend.
(c) She is excited about upcoming authors.
(d) She is happy that he takes interest in her.

5. When Agnes sees her husband bewildered at the end of Act 2, Scene 2, what does she do?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She relaxes and goes to sleep.
(c) She cries.
(d) She gets angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Michael's reaction after reading the young poet's work?

2. Why does Michael go into the cellar?

3. What event is happening that day in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. How do Agnes and Michael know of the young poet?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1, Agnes proclaims that she does not care about what fact?

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