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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who are the last actors to leave the stage in Act I?
(a) Sophie and Tony.
(b) Maria and Sophie.
(c) Sophie and Manny.
(d) Manny and Maria.

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

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

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

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

7. What does Onassis give to Maria?
(a) Money.
(b) Tips on travel.
(c) Musical stardom.
(d) Poverty.

8. What does Maria tell the audience about Sophie?
(a) That she likes her appearance.
(b) That she has good musical range.
(c) That she will be a great performer.
(d) That she does not have style.

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

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

11. What does Maria tell Sophie to do before she sings?
(a) Get her lunch.
(b) Close off her ears.
(c) Get a tissue.
(d) Stand under the lights.

12. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?
(a) Naps.
(b) Stage presence.
(c) Long breaks from classes.
(d) Laziness.

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

14. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?
(a) Country music.
(b) Scales.
(c) Music from La Boheme.
(d) Aria from La Sonnambula.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria Callas teach?

2. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?

3. What is the relationship between Maria and Aristotle Onassis?

4. Who is Sophie de Palma?

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

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