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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Amanda and Victor plan to eat dinner?
(a) The yacht.
(b) The hotel.
(c) The terrace.
(d) The casino.

2. What is Sibyl's nickname for Elyot?
(a) Lettie.
(b) Elli.
(c) She dooes not have a nickname for him.
(d) Husband.

3. In what building does Act I take place?
(a) A hotel.
(b) A casino.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) Amanda's flat.

4. What does Sibyl dislike?
(a) Nosy people.
(b) Overly witty people.
(c) Masculine women.
(d) Overly masculine men.

5. To what does Amanda say, "What an odd thing to be glad about?"
(a) Elyot tells Amanda that he is glad they are both remarried.
(b) Victor tells Amanda that he is glad to be married to her.
(c) Victor states that he is glad he is normal.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda that he is glad to see her.

6. In Act I, Sibyl asks Elyot about Amanda. According to Elyot, what does Amanda do beautifully that Sibyl can not do?
(a) Organize.
(b) Dance.
(c) Sing.
(d) Play piano.

7. According to Amanda, what did her and Elyot's love do to their relationship?
(a) It brought out the worst in them.
(b) It did nothing.
(c) It transcended their problems in the relationship.
(d) It brought out the best in them.

8. What does Elyot do to Amanda to calm her when she starts to panic about leaving?
(a) He kisses her.
(b) He tells her to find Victor and explain what is going on.
(c) He slaps her.
(d) He has her drink some brandy.

9. What appears to be one of Elyot's pastimes?
(a) Theater.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Politics.
(d) Polo.

10. What does Elyot and Amanda conclude about their past relationship?
(a) They had many wonderful times together.
(b) They had nothing but terrible times in their lives together.
(c) Their relationship was not nearly as passionate as they remember.
(d) Their relationship was perfect.

11. How long were Elyot and Amanda married?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Two years.
(d) They were never married.

12. What does the orchestra keep doing in Act 1?
(a) The orchestra keeps making mistakes.
(b) The orchestra stops playing in the middle of every song.
(c) The orchestra keeps playing unnerving music.
(d) The orchestra keeps playing Amanda and Elyot's song.

13. What does Amanda tell Victor in the first act that frightens him?
(a) Amanda plans to run away with Elyot.
(b) Amanda wants to get a sunburn on the beach.
(c) Amanda claims to be unreliable and complex.
(d) Amanda wishes to gamble all night.

14. Which factor does NOT contribute to the rekindling of Elyot and Amanda's love for each other?
(a) The arguments with Victor and Sibyl.
(b) Hearing their song.
(c) Elyot watches Amanda dance with her husband.
(d) Reminiscing about their marriage.

15. What time is it, specifically, at the top of Act I?
(a) 5:00 p.m.
(b) 8:00 p.m.
(c) 6:00 p.m.
(d) 10:00 p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Amanda and Elyot choose to flee to Amanda's flat?

2. In Act I, where do the honeymooning couples plan to spend their first night together?

3. What is heard off-stage when the play starts?

4. What does Elyot tell Amanda that comforts her?

5. What is Victor's nickname for his new wife?

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