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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sibyl want to avoid?
(a) Tiring herself out.
(b) A sunburn.
(c) The beach.
(d) Swimming.

2. What is heard off-stage when the play starts?
(a) The ocean waves.
(b) Birds chirping.
(c) Elyot and Sibyl arguing.
(d) A small orchestra.

3. 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.

4. What reason does Amanda give when she tries to convince Victor that they need to leave the hotel?
(a) Her sister died in a horrible accident nearby.
(b) Her sister is waiting for them in Paris.
(c) The hotel is not comfortable enough.
(d) She has had a premonition of a natural disaster.

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 she holds no mystery for him.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda that Sibyl is a good woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does the first act take place?

2. When Elyot is trying to convince Sibyl of premonition of disaster, what does he say will possibly happen?

3. What does Elyot say that Amanda initially resists?

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

5. What do both Amanda and Elyot express a mild appreciation for, to the shock of their spouses?

(see the answer key)

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