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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria tell Sharon to do before she's even sung a note?
(a) Wear different shoes.
(b) Comb her hair.
(c) Play the piano.
(d) Re-enter the stage as Lady McBeth.

2. Who sings an aria from Lady Macbeth for Maria?
(a) Tony.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Manny.
(d) Sophie.

3. How does Maria respond to Tony's singing?
(a) She is netural about it.
(b) She is outraged.
(c) She thinks he sounds terrible.
(d) She is won over by his voice and style.

4. When was the last time Sharon read Macbeth?
(a) College.
(b) Elementary school.
(c) Grad school.
(d) In high school.

5. Who is the conductor of the symphony when Maria made her debut?
(a) Maestro De Sabata.
(b) Mr. Gabrielle.
(c) Mr. Smith.
(d) Ms. Sutherland.

6. How does Maria respond to Manny's information about who left the flowers?
(a) She is not impressed.
(b) Puts them in water.
(c) Throws them into the audience.
(d) Picks them up and sniffs them.

7. When Maria asks "Is there anything you would kill for?" Sharon replies:
(a) "I don't think so."
(b) "Sometimes."
(c) "Why?"
(d) "Absolutely not!"

8. What does Manny say about who left the flowers?
(a) Maria's mother.
(b) Maria's husband.
(c) Manny's girlfriend.
(d) An unknown admirer.

9. What does Battista plead for from Maria?
(a) To be left alone.
(b) Money.
(c) A declaration of her love.
(d) More time at home.

10. What does Maria criticize about Sharon's physical appearance?
(a) Her lipstick color.
(b) The headband she is wearing.
(c) Clothing choice.
(d) Her shoes.

11. What is Maria's response when Tony reveals his ambitions?
(a) She applauds him.
(b) To ask for a glass of water.
(c) She shrugs.
(d) She asks him more questions.

12. Who refuses to be sent home?
(a) Tony.
(b) Manny.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Sophie.

13. What happens with the house lights at the beginning of Act II?
(a) They are lowered.
(b) They are turned off.
(c) On full power.
(d) A lightbulb breaks.

14. What does Maria say about the house lights when she first enters the stage?
(a) She approves of them.
(b) They are not bright enough.
(c) They are too bright.
(d) She dislikes them.

15. Who comes on stage after a long wait at the beginning of Act II?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Manny.
(d) Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sharon Graham?

2. Who says "There are no short cuts in art, no easy ways" when Sharon asks if she should sing her aria again?

3. What is Sharon wearing when she comes on stage?

4. How does Maria feel about Battista?

5. Who uses the word folderol to describe the flowers?

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