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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) Neighbors of Maria's.
(b) Sophie's former teachers.
(c) Juilliard adminstrators.
(d) World's great sopranos.

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

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

4. Who returns her music score to Sophie in Act I?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Another student.
(d) Stage hand.

5. In Act I, Maria complains that the theater is too:
(a) Muffled.
(b) Cold.
(c) Loud.
(d) Hot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?

2. What is Onassis' business?

3. What does Maria say to Sophie before she leaves the stage in Act I?

4. Who could not afford to buy oranges during the war?

5. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?

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