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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the view from the terrace?
(a) A casino.
(b) A wedding.
(c) Ocean waves crashing.
(d) The water reflecting the lights of a nearby yacht.

2. What does Elyot tell Amanda before he tries to leave the terrace?
(a) He tells her that they both know they are not in love with their new spouses.
(b) Elyot tells Amanda he loves her.
(c) Elyot tells Amanda that he hates her for ruining his honeymoon.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda he never loved her before.

3. What genre of play is "Private Lives?"
(a) Comedy of errors.
(b) Theatre of cruelty.
(c) Theatre of the absurd.
(d) Comedy of manners.

4. To where do Elyot and Amanda plan to run away?
(a) The Taj Mahal.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Paris.
(d) London.

5. What does Elyot tell Amanda that comforts her?
(a) Elyot tells Amanda that Victor will take care of her.
(b) Elyote tells Amanda that she is doing the right thing.
(c) Elyot tells Amanda that Sibyl is a good woman.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda that she holds no mystery for him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amanda tell Victor she did to Elyot while they were married?

2. What does Elyot believe is the cruelest thing he and Amanda could do?

3. What does Amanda forbid Victor from doing?

4. What does Sibyl want to avoid?

5. What does Elyot and Amanda conclude about their past relationship?

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