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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says "know your limitations" in Act I?
(a) Maria.
(b) Onassis.
(c) Manny.
(d) Sophie.

2. Who could not afford to buy oranges during the war?
(a) Maria.
(b) Stage hand.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Sophie.

3. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?
(a) That her voice is too high.
(b) That she doesn't fully feel the music.
(c) That she doesn't like her shoes.
(d) That she is too flamboyant for the stage.

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

5. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Manny.
(d) Melissa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Onassis' business?

2. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?

3. What does Manny adjust at the beginning of Act I?

4. What does Maria imitate about Onassis?

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

(see the answer key)

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