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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why do Amanda and Elyot choose to flee to Amanda's flat?
2. According to Amanda, what did her and Elyot's love do to their relationship?
3. What do both Amanda and Elyot express a mild appreciation for, to the shock of their spouses?
4. What does Sibyl want to avoid?
5. What reason does Amanda give when she tries to convince Victor that they need to leave the hotel?
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. What would be the best way to describe the relationship between each of the married couples?
3. What is Amanda's outlook on the violence in her previous marriage that is so shocking to Victor?
4. How does Elyot know that Amanda's statement of the two of them being in love all over again is false?
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. Why does Sibyl keep asking Elyot about Amanda?
7. Why do Amanda and Elyot choose Paris to run away to?
8. What does Elyot mean when he claims that he and Amanda were too in love for their relationship to last?
9. 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?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Elyot tells Victor that there is no point in fighting each other, as it never solves anything. However, Elyot and Amanda had, just the night before, fought each other violently. Why does Elyot believe that fighting Victor is pointless, but still fights with Amanda? For example, is it a matter of respect, love, or cowardice? Cite specific examples from the text to support your argument.
Essay Topic 2
Amanda and Elyot's battles appear to be made up of petty jealousies. Can their love exist without jealousy? Why or why not? What is the point of it? How does it add or detract from their love?
Essay Topic 3
Compare and contrast Sibyl's reaction to meeting Amanda and vice versa.
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