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Private Lives | Quiz

Noel Coward
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Private Lives | Quiz

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1)

What time is it at the top of Act II? (from Act 2)

8:00 p.m.
12:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m.
10:00 p.m.
2)

When the four finally sit down for coffee, what time is it? (from Act 3)

9:30 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
8:45 a.m.
3)

What does Amanda and Elyot short their code to stop arguing to? (from Act 2)

Sollocks.
Solomon.
Sol Isaacs.
Isaacs Sol.
4)

What have Amanda and Elyot been doing for the last few days in Paris? (from Act 2)

They have walked around the city.
They have gone out to dinner every night.
They have taken in the museums and shows.
They have stayed in the apartment together.
5)

According to Amanda, what did Victor love to do? (from Act 2)

Victor loved to verbally spar with Amanda.
Victor loved the opera.
Victor loved to look after Amanda.
Victor loved to go dancing.
6)

What does Amanda suggest she and Elyot do if their spouses find them? (from Act 2)

Run away.
Behave with perfect manners.
Apologize profusely.
Throw them out.
7)

What does Sibyl say that causes Amanda to shudder in disgust? (from Act 3)

Sibyl says that she loves Elyot.
Sibyl wishes to marry Victor.
Sibyl wants to be friends with Amanda.
Sibyl says that she will call Amanda "Mandy."
8)

What is a contributing factor to the final fight of the play? (from Act 3)

Sibyl grows annoyed by Amanda, and Victor defends Amanda.
Amanda grows angry at Victor for not having a sense of humor.
Sibyl needles Victor about being too stodgy.
Elyot is angry at Amanda for allowing Victor and Sibyl to stay for breakfast.
9)

What does Elyot tell the person calling Amanda's flat with the wrong number? (from Act 2)

He tells the caller they have the wrong number.
He says that the person they are trying to reach is in India.
He pretends to be the person the caller is trying to reach.
He says that the person they are trying to reach is in Madagascar.
10)

What appears to have been a contributing factor to Elyot and Amanda's jealousy during their marriage? (from Act 2)

Elyot was extremely well-traveled.
Amanda was richer than Elyot.
They both believed the other was constantly unfaithful.
Elyot was the more popular of the pair.
11)

How does Elyot get out of his room in the third act? (from Act 3)

He asks Victor to move the sofa.
He asks Sibyl to move the sofa.
He jumps over the sofa.
He pushes the sofa, with Sibyl still on it, aside.
12)

What starts the final fight between Amanda and Elyot in Act II? (from Act 2)

Elyot brings up an admirer of Amanda's who she once let kiss her.
Amanda accuses Elyot of not taking their situation seriously enough.
Elyot tries to leave the apartment.
Amanda has too much to drink.
13)

According to Elyot, what would his and Amanda's lives have been like had they not seen each other again? (from Act 2)

Passionate.
Calm and easy.
Completely fulfilling.
Loving.
14)

What is Sibyl's response to Amanda's dig at her youth and inexperience? (from Act 3)

Sibyl says she would rather be as she is, if Amanda is the result of age and experience.
Sibyl tells Amanda that she hopes to be like her when she is older.
Sibyl slaps Amanda.
Sibyl begins to cry.
15)

How do Victor and Sibyl discover that their spouses ran away together? (from Act 2)

Victor caught Amanda and Elyot leaving.
Sibyl saw Amanda and Elyot drive away together.
Amanda and Elyot left their spouses a note.
They are sent a note.
16)

What is the aim of Victor and Sibyl's visit? (from Act 3)

They mean to settle what is to be done about their marriages.
They are there to visit Louise.
They are there for vacation.
They mean to bring Elyot and Amanda home.
17)

When Amanda sees that Victor and Elyot did not fight, what does she claim about Victor? (from Act 3)

Victor is not very manly.
Victor is too aggressive.
Victor is smart to not fight Elyot.
Victor is gullible to believe whatever Elyot told him.
18)

At the end of Act II, Victor and Sibyl walk into Amanda's apartment to find what? (from Act 2)

Amanda and Elyot are on the couch together.
Amanda and Elyot are drinking brandy to calm themselves after the fight.
Amanda and Elyot are physically fighting.
Elyot is unconscious from being hit with the record player.
19)

What is the divorce agreement that Victor comes up with for Amanda to protect her reputation? (from Act 3)

Victor and Amanda will live together and Amanda will file for divorce.
Victor will live apart from Amanda for a time and will allow her to file for divorce.
Amanda will file for divorce as soon as they return to England.
Victor and Sibyl will marry and Amanda will move away with Elyot.
20)

According to Sibyl, how does she feel about Victor? (from Act 3)

She is in love with him.
She pities him.
She thinks he is the bravest man she has ever met.
She wishes he were more responsible.
21)

What rattles Amanda and Elyot's new-found cheer? (from Act 2)

A noise on the balcony.
A telegram from Victor.
A knock on the door.
The telephone ringing.
22)

What is Louise carrying when she enters Amanda's apartment in Act III? (from Act 3)

A bag of food.
A book.
A bottle of brandy for Elyot.
Her purse.
23)

Who or what is Charles? (from Act 2)

Charles was Amanda and Elyot's old code to end all arguments.
Charles is Elyot's butler.
Charles is a wooden snake Amanda once bought Elyot.
Charles is an admirer of Amanda's.
24)

What is Amanda carrying when she enters the scene in Act III? (from Act 3)

A tray of food.
Elyot's suitcase.
A small suitcase.
A pillow.
25)

Why does Amanda and Elyot send Louise home? (from Act 2)

Louise has a cold.
Louise is needed by her family.
Amanda and Elyot want more privacy.
Louise is drinking the brandy.
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