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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?
(a) Heckle.
(b) Shout.
(c) Sing.
(d) Applaud.

3. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?
(a) That her voice is too high.
(b) That she doesn't like her shoes.
(c) That she doesn't fully feel the music.
(d) That she is too flamboyant for the stage.

4. How does Maria describe herself physically as a young student?
(a) Fat and unattractive.
(b) Shy.
(c) Too thin.
(d) Lovely.

5. Who is Tony?
(a) Cousin of Maria's.
(b) Student tenor.
(c) Soprano student.
(d) Friend of Manny's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?

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

3. What year did Maria make her debut?

4. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?

5. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?

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