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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does this statement refer? "I can't bear to think I'm married to such rugged grandeur."
(a) Victor.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Amanda.
(d) Elyot.

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

3. What is the view from the terrace?
(a) The water reflecting the lights of a nearby yacht.
(b) Ocean waves crashing.
(c) A casino.
(d) A wedding.

4. What does Elyot and Amanda conclude about their past relationship?
(a) Their relationship was not nearly as passionate as they remember.
(b) Their relationship was perfect.
(c) They had nothing but terrible times in their lives together.
(d) They had many wonderful times together.

5. What time of day does the first act take place?
(a) Morning.
(b) Evening.
(c) Afternoon.
(d) Night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sibyl want to avoid?

2. What does Elyot tell Amanda that comforts her?

3. Before Sibyl storms off the terrace in Act 1, what does Elyot tell her?

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

5. What does Amanda say they must do before they leave for Paris?

(see the answer key)

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