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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has a beauty parlor appointment after the master class?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Lady Macbeth.
(d) Maria.

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

3. Who does Maria tell to "Bite into those words. Spit them out." in Act II?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Anthony.
(c) Manny.
(d) The audience.

4. What does Maria say a performance is?
(a) Struggle between the artist and the audience.
(b) A test of a stage director's authority.
(c) The best way to showcase a symphony.
(d) Love affair between artist and audience.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria say about discipline and courage in Act I?

2. What does Sophie wish to get from Maria?

3. What year did Maria make her debut?

4. Who does Sophie admire?

5. In Act I, what does Maria say Onassis wants her to do?

(see the answer key)

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