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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 Elyot tell Amanda that comforts her?
(a) Elyot tells Amanda that Sibyl is a good woman.
(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 Victor will take care of her.

2. 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.

3. In which country is Act I set?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Spain.

4. What does Amanda call Victor in Act 1?
(a) A weak man.
(b) Not a gentleman.
(c) A windbag.
(d) A "pompous ass."

5. Which character says, "Love is no use unless it's wise, and kind, and undramatic?"
(a) Victor.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Elyot.
(d) Sibyl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Amanda give when she tries to convince Victor that they need to leave the hotel?

2. Where did Elyot and Amanda spend their honeymoon?

3. According to Amanda, what did her and Elyot's love do to their relationship?

4. What is the view from the terrace?

5. What genre of play is "Private Lives?"

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