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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Maria Callas' passion?
(a) Travel.
(b) Books.
(c) Music.
(d) Greek food.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sharon say she did not return earlier?

2. What does Maria say a performance is?

3. What does Maria tell Sharon to do before she's even sung a note?

4. Which prop does Maria complain is missing when Sophie comes on stage?

5. Who is the conductor of the symphony when Maria made her debut?

(see the answer key)

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