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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who walks to the edge of the stage in the beginning of Act I?
(a) Stage hand.
(b) Maria.
(c) Manny.
(d) Audience member.

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

3. How many students perform for Maria in Act I?
(a) Six.
(b) Ten.
(c) One.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

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

8. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?
(a) Canary.
(b) Sweetheart.
(c) Cupcake.
(d) My love.

9. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?
(a) Aristotle.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

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

11. What does Maria tell Manny about her sense of humor?
(a) It is always respectful.
(b) She doesn't have one.
(c) He will come to understand it.
(d) He will never get it.

12. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?
(a) A good attitude.
(b) Determination.
(c) Proper shoes.
(d) Focus.

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

14. In Act I, what does Maria say Onassis wants her to do?
(a) Stop performing and have his baby.
(b) Sing more often.
(c) Become a famous cellist.
(d) Learn to act.

15. What does Manny adjust at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Trousers.
(b) Jacket.
(c) Piano bench.
(d) Hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?

2. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?

3. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?

4. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?

5. What is Manny's job?

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