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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria call her first student?
(a) Musically gifted.
(b) Victim.
(c) Friend.
(d) Great singer.

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

3. What does Maria say about discipline and courage in Act I?
(a) She lacks both.
(b) She doesn't need them.
(c) They are the foundation of a proper operatic career.
(d) They are over-rated.

4. What is the name of Maria's singing teacher?
(a) Elvira de Hidalgo.
(b) Tommy Tunes.
(c) Hector Lumina.
(d) Samuel Adagio.

5. What does Maria imitate about Onassis?
(a) His vulgar speech and crude attitude.
(b) His singing.
(c) His good manners.
(d) His sense of humor.

6. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?
(a) They are too harsh for the students.
(b) She doesn't want to be seen.
(c) She forgot why they were on.
(d) She likes to save energy.

7. Who drops to her knees and sings part of La Sonnambula?
(a) Christine.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sarah.

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

9. What does Maria say about projection in Act I?
(a) It's over-valued.
(b) It has no value.
(c) It's important to singing.
(d) She hates to project.

10. Who is startled by Sophie's lack of knowledge?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Manny.
(c) Maria.
(d) Stage hand.

11. Who says "know your limitations" in Act I?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Manny.
(c) Onassis.
(d) Maria.

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

13. What is Onassis' business?
(a) Shipping magnate.
(b) Musician.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Wine seller.

14. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?
(a) Breathe into a bag.
(b) Have some water.
(c) The Italian verse.
(d) Rest.

15. When does Manny appear on stage in Act I?
(a) First.
(b) Last.
(c) After Maria.
(d) After Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Maria tells the audience it's not a performance but a:

3. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?

4. Who walks to the edge of the stage in the beginning of Act I?

5. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?

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