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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Louise?
(a) Louise is the woman with whom Elyot had an affair.
(b) Louise is Amanda's maid.
(c) Louise is Elyot's maid.
(d) Louise is Amanda's sister.

2. What does Elyot sarcastically say he is surprised Amanda never did?
(a) Amanda never cheated on Victor.
(b) Amanda never told Victor she loved him.
(c) Amanda never slept with Victor.
(d) Amanda never cheated on Elyot when they were married.

3. Who says, "I think very few people are completely normal really, deep down in their private lives?"
(a) Victor.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Elyot.
(d) Amanda.

4. How long were Elyot and Amanda married?
(a) Five years.
(b) Three years.
(c) They were never married.
(d) Two years.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Amanda and Elyot both apologize for in Act III?

2. How long have Amanda and Elyot been divorced at the start of the play?

3. In a moment of self-pity, what does Amanda say to Victor will be her future?

4. During their first period of silence, what do Amanda and Elyot do?

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

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