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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who leaves the stage to show Sharon the appropriate entrance?
(a) Maria.
(b) Tony.
(c) Manny.
(d) Sophie.

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

4. Who is the first character to enter the stage in Act II?
(a) Accompanist.
(b) Tony.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sophie.

5. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Maria respond to Manny's information about who left the flowers?

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

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

5. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?

(see the answer key)

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