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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Elyot, how does he feel about Amanda?
(a) He is still angry at her.
(b) He loves her.
(c) He is indifferent toward her.
(d) He despises and pities her.

2. What does Amanda tell Victor about Elyot's presence?
(a) Amanda says that Elyot is working at the hotel.
(b) Amanda says she saw Elyot running down the street.
(c) Amanda says that Elyot is staying on the yacht.
(d) Amanda says that Elyot is staying next door to them.

3. Which character says, "Love is no use unless it's wise, and kind, and undramatic?"
(a) Amanda.
(b) Sibyl.
(c) Victor.
(d) Elyot.

4. 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 slaps her.
(c) He kisses her.
(d) He has her drink some brandy.

5. How do Amanda and Elyot realize that they are sharing a terrace in the hotel?
(a) Amanda hears Elyot shouting at Sibyl.
(b) Amanda hears Elyot singing one of their favorite songs.
(c) Elyot sees Amanda with her new husband.
(d) Amanda asks Elyot for a cigarette.

6. What is heard off-stage when the play starts?
(a) Birds chirping.
(b) A small orchestra.
(c) The ocean waves.
(d) Elyot and Sibyl arguing.

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

8. Where do Amanda and Victor plan to eat dinner?
(a) The casino.
(b) The hotel.
(c) The yacht.
(d) The terrace.

9. What does Elyot call Sibyl?
(a) Feminine.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Overly dependent.
(d) Adulterous.

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

11. Why do Amanda and Elyot choose to flee to Amanda's flat?
(a) Victor does not know where it is.
(b) It is in the country.
(c) It is back home.
(d) It is where Amanda and Elyot used to live together.

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

13. In Act I, Sibyl asks Elyot about Amanda. According to Elyot, what does Amanda do beautifully that Sibyl can not do?
(a) Sing.
(b) Play piano.
(c) Dance.
(d) Organize.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elyot believe is the cruelest thing he and Amanda could do?

2. What separates the two terraces in the first scene?

3. What appears to be one of Elyot's pastimes?

4. What is Victor's nickname for his new wife?

5. To what does Amanda say, "What an odd thing to be glad about?"

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