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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?
(a) His hat is just the right touch.
(b) He doesn't have a look.
(c) His shirt is vibrant.
(d) She loves it.

2. Who is Rosa Ponselled, Giudetta Pasta, Lotte Lehmann and Zinka Milanov?
(a) Juilliard adminstrators.
(b) Sophie's former teachers.
(c) World's great sopranos.
(d) Neighbors of Maria's.

3. Who brought class and respectability to Onassis?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Manny.
(c) Tony.
(d) Maria.

4. What does Maria say about projection in Act I?
(a) She hates to project.
(b) It has no value.
(c) It's over-valued.
(d) It's important to singing.

5. Who does Manny acknowledge in the audience?
(a) Parents.
(b) Sister.
(c) Critics and reviewers.
(d) Friends.

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

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

8. How does Maria describe herself physically as a young student?
(a) Shy.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Fat and unattractive.
(d) Too thin.

9. Which prop does Maria complain is missing when Sophie comes on stage?
(a) Her favorite sweater.
(b) Her purse.
(c) Her lunch.
(d) Footstool.

10. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?
(a) Pipi.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Amina.
(d) Rebecca.

11. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?
(a) Manny.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Maria.

12. Who is startled by Sophie's lack of knowledge?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Anthony.

13. Who are the last actors to leave the stage in Act I?
(a) Sophie and Manny.
(b) Manny and Maria.
(c) Sophie and Tony.
(d) Maria and Sophie.

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

15. What is the name of Maria's singing teacher?
(a) Hector Lumina.
(b) Elvira de Hidalgo.
(c) Tommy Tunes.
(d) Samuel Adagio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is dressed in a custom pantsuit and expensive accessories?

2. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?

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

4. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?

5. How many students perform for Maria in Act I?

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