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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) Lyon.
(b) The French Riviera.
(c) Paris.
(d) St. Mortiz.

2. What does Elyot and Amanda conclude about their past relationship?
(a) Their relationship was not nearly as passionate as they remember.
(b) They had many wonderful times together.
(c) Their relationship was perfect.
(d) They had nothing but terrible times in their lives together.

3. According to Amanda, what did her and Elyot's love do to their relationship?
(a) It brought out the best in them.
(b) It did nothing.
(c) It brought out the worst in them.
(d) It transcended their problems in the relationship.

4. What appears to be one of Elyot's pastimes?
(a) Theater.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Polo.
(d) Politics.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the orchestra keep doing in Act 1?

2. According to Elyot, how does he feel about Amanda?

3. In which country is Act I set?

4. What is the view from the terrace?

5. What does Amanda tell Victor in the first act that frightens him?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. In Act I, Amanda proclaims to Victor that women should hold some mystery. Later, Elyot tells her that she holds no mystery for him and she responds that she is glad. Why?

4. Why does Sibyl keep asking Elyot about Amanda?

5. When Elyot implores Sibyl that they must leave the hotel, Sibyl is uncharacteristically firm and stubborn about staying. What happened throughout the act that may have given her more of a backbone?

6. At the start of the play, is Elyot in love with Sibyl? How can the reader tell?

7. 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?

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

9. Why do Amanda and Elyot choose Paris to run away to?

10. Amanda describes her marriage to Elyot as, "two violent acids bubbling about in a nasty little matrimonial bottle." Why would she use those words and what images do they provoke?

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