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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Onassis' business?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Musician.
(c) Wine seller.
(d) Shipping magnate.

2. What does Maria say about discipline and courage in Act I?
(a) They are the foundation of a proper operatic career.
(b) They are over-rated.
(c) She lacks both.
(d) She doesn't need them.

3. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?
(a) It is not enough for a life.
(b) It is serious business.
(c) She was never disciplined about her studies.
(d) She's scared of it.

4. What does Maria say to Sophie before she leaves the stage in Act I?
(a) Good-bye forever.
(b) See you tomorrow.
(c) Much better.
(d) Excuse me, I'm ill.

5. When does Manny appear on stage in Act I?
(a) After Sophie.
(b) After Maria.
(c) First.
(d) Last.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria tell Manny about her sense of humor?

2. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?

3. Who could not afford to buy oranges during the war?

4. Who is Rosa Ponselled, Giudetta Pasta, Lotte Lehmann and Zinka Milanov?

5. What does Sophie wish to get from Maria?

(see the answer key)

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