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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has changed about the fourposter bed in Act 2 from Act 1?
(a) The fourposter is bare and has no blankets or sheets on it.
(b) The fourposter is broken in half.
(c) The fourposter is now draped with rich curtains.
(d) The fourposter is no longer in the room.

2. What is the time period of the play in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) 1890's.
(b) 1790's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1920's.

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

4. In Act 2, Scene 2, what do both Agnes and Michael want to help ease their worry?
(a) Breakfast and tea.
(b) A swig of bourbon.
(c) A lot of money.
(d) A good rest.

5. Agnes describes Michael in what way when she is mad at him?
(a) Pompous.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Handsome.
(d) Ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Agnes throw at Michael when they have a fight in Act 2, Scene 1?

2. In Act 2, Scene 1, what has changed about the decor in the room since the last scene?

3. As Michael goes to leave for the doctor, he turns around and does what?

4. What is Michael complaining of at the beginning of Act 1, Scene 2?

5. In Act 2, Scene 1 Agnes asks Michael to do what for her?

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