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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What range does Sophie sing?
(a) Baritone.
(b) Soprano.
(c) Tenor.
(d) Bass.

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

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

4. Maria tells the audience it's not a performance but a:
(a) Group activity.
(b) Classroom.
(c) Rehearsal.
(d) Sham.

5. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?
(a) She likes to save energy.
(b) She forgot why they were on.
(c) They are too harsh for the students.
(d) She doesn't want to be seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drops to her knees and sings part of La Sonnambula?

2. What does Maria request during Act I from the stage hand?

3. What does Maria tell Sophie to do before she sings?

4. Who is startled by Sophie's lack of knowledge?

5. In Act I, Maria complains that the theater is too:

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