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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Battista plead for from Maria?
(a) A declaration of her love.
(b) To be left alone.
(c) More time at home.
(d) Money.

2. What does Tony tell Maria about his ambitions?
(a) He wants to write a book.
(b) He wants to get a PhD.
(c) He wants to travel the world.
(d) He wants to be a singer like Maria.

3. What does Maria tell Sharon about theatrics?
(a) To avoid them.
(b) To never miss a theatrical opportunity.
(c) To be wary of them.
(d) That no one should be theatrical.

4. In Act II, who says the students will be able to concentrate on the drama of the moment?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Maria.
(c) Manny.
(d) Someone in the audience.

5. What does Maria tell Sharon to do before she's even sung a note?
(a) Play the piano.
(b) Wear different shoes.
(c) Comb her hair.
(d) Re-enter the stage as Lady McBeth.

6. What is Lady Macbeth's expression as stated in the entrance scene directions?
(a) Happy.
(b) Scared.
(c) Excited.
(d) Fierce.

7. What does Maria say about the house lights when she first enters the stage?
(a) They are not bright enough.
(b) She dislikes them.
(c) She approves of them.
(d) They are too bright.

8. Where does the setting take place for Scene Two of Lady Macbeth's entrance scene?
(a) The grand hall of Macbeth's castle.
(b) An old high school.
(c) The river.
(d) A ship.

9. Who is the conductor of the symphony when Maria made her debut?
(a) Mr. Smith.
(b) Ms. Sutherland.
(c) Mr. Gabrielle.
(d) Maestro De Sabata.

10. Why does Sharon not return to the stage?
(a) Her feelings are hurt by Maria's criticism.
(b) She lost her music.
(c) She had to catch a train.
(d) She was called to another class.

11. Who is unimpressed with Tony's attitude?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Sophie.

12. Who is Verdi?
(a) Scriptwriter.
(b) Composer.
(c) Painter.
(d) Novelist.

13. Who says Sharon is too sensitive for such a tough business?
(a) Maria.
(b) Tony.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

14. Where did Maria debut?
(a) La Scala.
(b) Metropolitan Opera.
(c) Lincoln Center.
(d) Carnegie Hall.

15. Who refuses to be sent home?
(a) Manny.
(b) Tony.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "This is opera, not a voice recital." in Act II?

2. What does Maria say a performance is?

3. Who is Battista Meneghini?

4. When Maria asks "Is there anything you would kill for?" Sharon replies:

5. How does Maria respond to Manny's information about who left the flowers?

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