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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Elyot tell Amanda before he tries to leave the terrace?
(a) He tells her that they both know they are not in love with their new spouses.
(b) Elyot tells Amanda he loves her.
(c) Elyot tells Amanda he never loved her before.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda that he hates her for ruining his honeymoon.

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

3. What does Amanda suggest she and Elyot do if their spouses find them?
(a) Run away.
(b) Apologize profusely.
(c) Behave with perfect manners.
(d) Throw them out.

4. What causes the use of the triple code?
(a) Amanda does not want to make love to Elyot at that moment.
(b) Elyot turns off the record player.
(c) Amanda slams the piano shut on Elyot's fingers.
(d) Elyot does not want to make love to Amanda at that moment.

5. To where do Elyot and Amanda plan to run away?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) London.
(c) Paris.
(d) The Taj Mahal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What reason is given for the first time Elyot struck Amanda during their marriage?

3. Who says, "Flippancy brings out the acid in their damned sweetness and light."

4. Where does Act II take place?

5. When Elyot was on his world travels, what kept him from being too excited about what he saw?

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