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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?
(a) She loves it.
(b) His shirt is vibrant.
(c) He doesn't have a look.
(d) His hat is just the right touch.

2. What country is Onassis from?
(a) Italy.
(b) America.
(c) England.
(d) Greece.

3. What is happening with the lights at the beginning of Act I?
(a) They are still up.
(b) They are broken.
(c) One light is missing.
(d) It is totally dark.

4. 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 likes to save energy.
(d) She forgot why they were on.

5. Who does Manny acknowledge in the audience?
(a) Parents.
(b) Critics and reviewers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Sister.

6. Who is Sophie de Palma?
(a) Maria's sister.
(b) Maria's daughter.
(c) Maria's student.
(d) Manny's girlfriend.

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

8. What is Sophie lacking when Maria asks her to take notes on the scene?
(a) Paper.
(b) A pencil.
(c) Eraser.
(d) Dictionary.

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

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

11. What range does Sophie sing?
(a) Soprano.
(b) Tenor.
(c) Bass.
(d) Baritone.

12. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?
(a) Pipi.
(b) Rebecca.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Amina.

13. Whose nickname is La Divina?
(a) Maria's.
(b) Manny's.
(c) June's.
(d) Sophie's.

14. Who does Sophie admire?
(a) Maria.
(b) Stage hand.
(c) Onassis.
(d) Manny.

15. Who is dressed in a custom pantsuit and expensive accessories?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Stage hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maria Callas' passion?

2. In Act I, Maria complains that the theater is too:

3. What does Maria tell the audience about Sophie?

4. How many acts are there in the play Master Class?

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

(see the answer keys)

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