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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country is Onassis from?
(a) Greece.
(b) America.
(c) Italy.
(d) England.

2. What is happening with the lights at the beginning of Act I?
(a) One light is missing.
(b) They are still up.
(c) They are broken.
(d) It is totally dark.

3. 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.

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

5. What is Manny's job?
(a) Music teacher.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Accompanist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Onassis' business?

2. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?

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

4. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?

5. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?

(see the answer key)

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