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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which factor does NOT contribute to the rekindling of Elyot and Amanda's love for each other?
(a) The arguments with Victor and Sibyl.
(b) Hearing their song.
(c) Elyot watches Amanda dance with her husband.
(d) Reminiscing about their marriage.

2. When fighting with Sibyl, what does Elyot say infuriates him more than anything?
(a) Stubborness.
(b) Drunkeness.
(c) Gullibility.
(d) Being weak-willed.

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

4. What does Amanda tell Victor she did to Elyot while they were married?
(a) Amanda threw Elyot out of their house.
(b) Amanda threw furniture at Elyot.
(c) Amanda broke four records over Elyot's head.
(d) Amanda cheated on Elyot.

5. What does Elyot do to Amanda to calm her when she starts to panic about leaving?
(a) He tells her to find Victor and explain what is going on.
(b) He kisses her.
(c) He has her drink some brandy.
(d) He slaps her.

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

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

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

9. What separates the two terraces in the first scene?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A line of trees.
(c) A brick wall.
(d) A wrought-iron fence.

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

11. What does Elyot accuse Sibyl of being?
(a) Adulterous.
(b) Manipulative.
(c) Overly dependent.
(d) Drunk.

12. What reason does Amanda give when she tries to convince Victor that they need to leave the hotel?
(a) The hotel is not comfortable enough.
(b) Her sister died in a horrible accident nearby.
(c) She has had a premonition of a natural disaster.
(d) Her sister is waiting for them in Paris.

13. How long have Amanda and Elyot been divorced at the start of the play?
(a) Seven years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Five years.
(d) One year.

14. What does the orchestra keep doing in Act 1?
(a) The orchestra keeps playing Amanda and Elyot's song.
(b) The orchestra keeps playing unnerving music.
(c) The orchestra keeps making mistakes.
(d) The orchestra stops playing in the middle of every song.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Sibyl dislike?

3. To where do Elyot and Amanda plan to run away?

4. What memory do Amanda and Elyot reminisce over after their spouses have left in Act 1?

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

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