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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Maria tells the audience it's not a performance but a:
(a) Classroom.
(b) Group activity.
(c) Sham.
(d) Rehearsal.

5. What is the relationship between Maria and Aristotle Onassis?
(a) Business associates.
(b) Pen pals.
(c) Lovers.
(d) Cousins.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does Maria request during Act I from the stage hand?
(a) Nail filer.
(b) Bagel and cream cheese.
(c) Water, cushion, footstool.
(d) Slippers.

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

13. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Manny.
(d) Maria.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria describe herself physically as a young student?

2. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?

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

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

5. What does Maria call her first student?

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