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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. In Act 1, Scene 1, why does Micheal tell Agnes it is befitting of her to be crying?
(a) Women are sensitive and always cry.
(b) She is a bad wife and he hates her.
(c) She is extremely happy.
(d) Her youth is over.

2. What do Michael and Agnes feel is a pity?
(a) That the fourposter will not fit in their new apartment.
(b) That will not have that much longer to live.
(c) That the new couple will never be happy.
(d) That their children never got married.

3. Where is Agnes when Act 2, Scene 2 begins?
(a) Brushing her hair in the mirror.
(b) Entering through the door.
(c) Sleeping in the fourposter.
(d) In the bathroom.

4. In Act 2, Scene 1, what has changed about the decor in the room since the last scene?
(a) The room is richly decorated
(b) The room has not changed at all.
(c) The room has sparse decoration.
(d) The room is really messy.

5. What does Agnes want before becoming a grandmother?
(a) A chance to live her life.
(b) More money.
(c) To become a published author.
(d) Another child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael comes face to face with what fact about his son?

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 2, what is Michael's selfish concern?

4. When Agnes is in bed she swears she is comfortable, but then immediately changes her mind, saying what?

5. About what time does Act 2, Scene 2 take place?

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