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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the other option presented for Amanda and Elyot if they choose to not run away?
(a) They will divorce their spouses and reconnect a year later.
(b) They will never see each other again.
(c) They will have a discreet affair.
(d) They will divorce their spouses.

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

5. What does Amanda tell Victor about Elyot's presence?
(a) Amanda says she saw Elyot running down the street.
(b) Amanda says that Elyot is staying on the yacht.
(c) Amanda says that Elyot is working at the hotel.
(d) Amanda says that Elyot is staying next door to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Victor and Sibyl doing at the end of Act I?

2. Where do Elyot and Sibyl plan to eat dinner?

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

4. What does Elyot call Sibyl?

5. What does Elyot do to Amanda to calm her when she starts to panic about leaving?

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