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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 dislike?
(a) Masculine women.
(b) Nosy people.
(c) Overly witty people.
(d) Overly masculine men.

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

3. What is Sibyl's nickname for Elyot?
(a) Elli.
(b) Lettie.
(c) She dooes not have a nickname for him.
(d) Husband.

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

5. What does Elyot say that Amanda initially resists?
(a) Elyot says that he will leave the hotel.
(b) Elyot tells Amanda that he is in love with Sibyl.
(c) Elyot tells Amanda that he loves her.
(d) Elyot swears that she will never see him again.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Amanda, what rules her life?

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

3. Where do Amanda and Victor plan to eat dinner?

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

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

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