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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Naps.
(c) Long breaks from classes.
(d) Stage presence.

2. Who is Sophie de Palma?
(a) Manny's girlfriend.
(b) Maria's student.
(c) Maria's daughter.
(d) Maria's sister.

3. What does Maria say to Sophie before she leaves the stage in Act I?
(a) See you tomorrow.
(b) Much better.
(c) Excuse me, I'm ill.
(d) Good-bye forever.

4. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?
(a) The Italian verse.
(b) Breathe into a bag.
(c) Have some water.
(d) Rest.

5. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?
(a) She forgot why they were on.
(b) She likes to save energy.
(c) She doesn't want to be seen.
(d) They are too harsh for the students.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What country is Onassis from?

3. What is La Scala?

4. Who returns her music score to Sophie in Act I?

5. Who does Manny acknowledge in the audience?

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