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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria tell the audience about Sophie?
(a) That she will be a great performer.
(b) That she has good musical range.
(c) That she likes her appearance.
(d) That she does not have style.

2. Whose nickname is La Divina?
(a) Manny's.
(b) Sophie's.
(c) Maria's.
(d) June's.

3. What does Maria request during Act I from the stage hand?
(a) Bagel and cream cheese.
(b) Nail filer.
(c) Water, cushion, footstool.
(d) Slippers.

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

5. What does Maria tell Sophie to do before she sings?
(a) Stand under the lights.
(b) Close off her ears.
(c) Get a tissue.
(d) Get her lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act I, who does Maria remember performing for at La Scala?

2. Who walks to the edge of the stage in the beginning of Act I?

3. What is La Scala?

4. What is Maria Callas' passion?

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

(see the answer key)

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