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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Tony?
(a) Friend of Manny's.
(b) Soprano student.
(c) Cousin of Maria's.
(d) Student tenor.

2. What does Maria imitate about Onassis?
(a) His sense of humor.
(b) His good manners.
(c) His singing.
(d) His vulgar speech and crude attitude.

3. Maria tells the audience it's not a performance but a:
(a) Group activity.
(b) Rehearsal.
(c) Sham.
(d) Classroom.

4. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?
(a) My love.
(b) Sweetheart.
(c) Cupcake.
(d) Canary.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "This is opera, not a voice recital." in Act II?

2. What is Maria's response when Tony reveals his ambitions?

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

4. Who is startled by Sophie's lack of knowledge?

5. What aria does the audience hear Maria singing in Act II?

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