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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act I, where do the honeymooning couples plan to spend their first night together?
(a) St. Mortiz.
(b) The French Riviera.
(c) Paris.
(d) Lyon.

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

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

4. What does Amanda forbid Victor from doing?
(a) Smoking.
(b) Mentioning Elyot's name.
(c) Going to look for Elyot.
(d) Drinking.

5. What does Elyot tell Amanda that comforts her?
(a) Elyot tells Amanda that she holds no mystery for him.
(b) Elyot tells Amanda that Sibyl is a good woman.
(c) Elyot tells Amanda that Victor will take care of her.
(d) Elyote tells Amanda that she is doing the right thing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is heard off-stage when the play starts?

2. What is the other option presented for Amanda and Elyot if they choose to not run away?

3. What can Sibyl do that Amanda cannot?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Elyot remarks to Sibyl that, "Apart from loving me and all that, you must have plans." What does he mean by that and why would he accuse Sibyl of it?

2. Why do Elyot and Amanda both lie to their spouses about the reasons they should leave the hotel instead of just telling the truth?

3. When discussing the possibility of getting a sunburn, Amanda remarks to Victor, "I did so hope our honeymoon was going to be progressive" in response to his declaration that he could not love her anymore than he already does. What does this statement portend about Amanda's views on relationships, particularly her marriage to Victor?

4. Why would Victor say to Amanda that she was frightening him?

5. Why does Sibyl keep asking Elyot about Amanda?

6. Victor and Sibyl both use nicknames for Amanda and Elyot (Mandy and Elli), though Amanda and Elyot always refer to each other by their full names. What is the significance of the use of nicknames in regards to these four characters?

7. What is Amanda's outlook on the violence in her previous marriage that is so shocking to Victor?

8. What would be the best way to describe the relationship between each of the married couples?

9. How can the reader interpret Amanda's statement about a person's private life?

10. What are Victor and Sibyl's attitudes on the subject of their spouses' previous marriage?

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