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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. What is Sibyl's nickname for Elyot?
(a) She dooes not have a nickname for him.
(b) Lettie.
(c) Elli.
(d) Husband.

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

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

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

5. Before Sibyl storms off the terrace in Act 1, what does Elyot tell her?
(a) Elyot regrets marrying her.
(b) Elyot hopes she chokes on her dinner.
(c) Elyot loves her.
(d) Amanda is staying next door to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Elyot tell Amanda before he tries to leave the terrace?

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

3. According to Amanda, what did her and Elyot's love do to their relationship?

4. When Sibyl and Victor leave, what do Amanda and Elyot do with the cocktails?

5. Where do Elyot and Sibyl plan to eat dinner?

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. 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?

3. What is the significance of "Solomon Isaacs?"

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

5. 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?

6. 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?

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

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

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

10. To Sibyl's dismay, Elyot does not care for her mother and believes that Sibyl married him in part to escape her. What do the differing attitudes about the mother reveal about Sibyl's character?

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