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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do both Amanda and Elyot express a mild appreciation for, to the shock of their spouses?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Smoking.

2. What do Amanda and Elyot not believe in?
(a) Love.
(b) Monogamy.
(c) Keeping up appearances.
(d) God.

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

4. What does Amanda tell Victor in the first act that frightens him?
(a) Amanda wishes to gamble all night.
(b) Amanda claims to be unreliable and complex.
(c) Amanda wants to get a sunburn on the beach.
(d) Amanda plans to run away with Elyot.

5. Who says, "Flippancy brings out the acid in their damned sweetness and light."
(a) Sibyl.
(b) Elyot.
(c) Victor.
(d) Amanda.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time of day does the first act take place?

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

3. What does Elyot accuse Sibyl of being?

4. Which character says "I like a man to be a man?"

5. What does Elyot and Amanda conclude about their past relationship?

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