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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?
(a) Aria from La Sonnambula.
(b) Country music.
(c) Music from La Boheme.
(d) Scales.

3. What does Maria tell the audience about Sophie?
(a) That she will be a great performer.
(b) That she does not have style.
(c) That she has good musical range.
(d) That she likes her appearance.

4. Who brings a cushion for Maria's chair?
(a) Stage hand.
(b) Rick.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

5. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?
(a) Focus.
(b) Proper shoes.
(c) Determination.
(d) A good attitude.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who brought class and respectability to Onassis?

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

4. Who is dressed in a custom pantsuit and expensive accessories?

5. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?

(see the answer key)

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