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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What annoys Amanda the most about Elyot's reaction to her post-marriage affairs?
(a) Amanda is annoyed that Elyot believes it is proper for men to be promiscuous, but not women.
(b) Amanda is annoyed that Elyot does not believe her.
(c) Amanda is annoyed that Elyot is not listening.
(d) Amanda is annoyed that Elyot does not care.

2. To what does Amanda say, "What an odd thing to be glad about?"
(a) Elyot tells Amanda that he is glad they are both remarried.
(b) Victor states that he is glad he is normal.
(c) Victor tells Amanda that he is glad to be married to her.
(d) Elyot tells Amanda that he is glad to see her.

3. Why does Elyot tell Amanda to turn the gramophone off?
(a) He says he does not want to annoy the neighbors.
(b) He would rather play piano than listen to a record.
(c) He hates the song that is playing.
(d) He is trying to talk to her.

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

5. When Elyot is trying to convince Sibyl of premonition of disaster, what does he say will possibly happen?
(a) A boat accident.
(b) A flood.
(c) A violent explosion.
(d) A fire at the hotel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amanda tell Victor in the first act that frightens him?

2. Where does Act II take place?

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

4. What does Amanda tell Victor she did to Elyot while they were married?

5. What does Amanda forbid Victor from doing?

(see the answer key)

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