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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who calls Tony "Mr. Tony Tight Pants?"
(a) Maria.
(b) Manny.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Sophie.

2. Who uses the word folderol to describe the flowers?
(a) Maria.
(b) Tony.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Sharon.

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

4. Who ignores the audience at the beginning of Act II?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Manny.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Maria.

5. What does Maria criticize about Sharon's physical appearance?
(a) Clothing choice.
(b) The headband she is wearing.
(c) Her shoes.
(d) Her lipstick color.

6. When was the last time Sharon read Macbeth?
(a) In high school.
(b) College.
(c) Elementary school.
(d) Grad school.

7. What does Maria chastise Tony about?
(a) Travelling alone.
(b) Missing curfew.
(c) Not using his full Italian name.
(d) His ridiculous essay.

8. What is Maria's response when Tony reveals his ambitions?
(a) To ask for a glass of water.
(b) She asks him more questions.
(c) She applauds him.
(d) She shrugs.

9. Who says, "This is opera, not a voice recital." in Act II?
(a) Tony.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Manny.
(d) Maria.

10. What is Maria's response to Sharon's reappearance?
(a) She welcomes her eagerly.
(b) She tells her to go away.
(c) She looks at her blankly.
(d) She is glad Sharon has returned.

11. Who says that art is domination?
(a) Maria.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Tony.
(d) Manny.

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

13. Who sings an aria from Lady Macbeth for Maria?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Manny.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Tony.

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

15. What does Maria say a performance is?
(a) The best way to showcase a symphony.
(b) Love affair between artist and audience.
(c) Struggle between the artist and the audience.
(d) A test of a stage director's authority.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Battista plead for from Maria?

3. Why does Sharon say she did not return earlier?

4. What is the weather in Scene Two of Lady Macbeth's entrance scene?

5. What year did Maria make her debut?

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