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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Agnes locks herself in the bathroom on her wedding night, what does she take with her?
(a) Michael's clothes.
(b) Her favorite book.
(c) A piece of wedding cake.
(d) Her suitcase.

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

3. In Act 1, Scene 1, what scent does Michael tell Agnes is on his breath?
(a) Toothpaste.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Wedding cake.
(d) Cigar smoke.

4. While Agnes and Michael are in bed on their wedding night, why does Michael lean in to Agnes?
(a) So he can get a closer look at her eyes.
(b) So she can help him button his shirt.
(c) So she can smell his breath for herself.
(d) So he can kiss her on the lips.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the play, why does Michael claim that he is embarrassed?

2. Why is Agnes mad that Michael is wearing a nightshirt?

3. When Michael and Agnes are first seen, what are they doing?

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

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

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