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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 Tony tell Maria about his ambitions?
(a) He wants to travel the world.
(b) He wants to write a book.
(c) He wants to be a singer like Maria.
(d) He wants to get a PhD.

2. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?
(a) She's scared of it.
(b) It is serious business.
(c) She was never disciplined about her studies.
(d) It is not enough for a life.

3. What is Maria's response to Sharon's reappearance?
(a) She tells her to go away.
(b) She looks at her blankly.
(c) She is glad Sharon has returned.
(d) She welcomes her eagerly.

4. What does Maria tell the audience after Sharon has left the stage?
(a) She loves Sharon's recording.
(b) She is jealous of Sharon.
(c) She is an accelerated singer.
(d) That all types of guidance are necessary.

5. What does Maria say a performance is?
(a) The best way to showcase a symphony.
(b) Love affair between artist and audience.
(c) Struggle between the artist and the audience.
(d) A test of a stage director's authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sharon say when she returns to the stage?

2. What is Sophie lacking when Maria asks her to take notes on the scene?

3. Who says Sharon is too sensitive for such a tough business?

4. How does Maria respond to Tony's singing?

5. What does Maria Callas teach?

(see the answer key)

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