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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. When Agnes sits on the bed in Act 2, Scene 1, she repeatedly says what?
(a) She wishes she were dead.
(b) She wishes she would have more children.
(c) She wishes Michael would love her.
(d) She wishes she could get divorced.

2. Why does Michael say that his love has changed for Agnes in Act 2, Scene 1?
(a) Because he is in love with another woman.
(b) Because she has become ugly and he can no longer look at her.
(c) Because he no longer cares for anyone anymore.
(d) Because he is in love with his work.

3. What is Agnes' reply when Michael says that he has started writing a new book?
(a) She is excited and happy.
(b) She will read it tomorrow.
(c) She will throw it away.
(d) She is jealous and angry.

4. Why does Agnes say she is not yet ready to have the baby?
(a) She wants her mother to be present for the birth.
(b) Michael has not received his paycheck yet.
(c) She is not ready to be a mother.
(d) There is still laundry drying outside.

5. Agnes tells Michael in Act 1, Scene 2 that he has changed into a what?
(a) Hero.
(b) King.
(c) Baby.
(d) Monster.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Michael ask to reread the young poet's works a second time?

2. Why does Michael tell Agnes she should cheer up in Act 3, Scene 1?

3. What has been added to the scenery in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. At the end of Act 2, Scene 1, what does Agnes do when she is on the bed?

5. At first, what are Agnes' feelings toward the young poet?

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