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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Maria respond to Manny's information about who left the flowers?
(a) Puts them in water.
(b) Picks them up and sniffs them.
(c) Throws them into the audience.
(d) She is not impressed.

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

5. Who says "There are no short cuts in art, no easy ways" when Sharon asks if she should sing her aria again?
(a) Tony.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

6. Who does Maria tell to "Bite into those words. Spit them out." in Act II?
(a) Anthony.
(b) Manny.
(c) Sharon.
(d) The audience.

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

8. What is the weather in Scene Two of Lady Macbeth's entrance scene?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Sunny.
(c) Hot.
(d) A violent storm is raging.

9. What prop does Maria say Sharon should have to sing her aria?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Letter.
(c) Glass.
(d) Candle.

10. What does Sharon say when she returns to the stage?
(a) "Miss me?"
(b) "Let's sing music together."
(c) "I'm back!"
(d) "Just give me one more chance."

11. 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.

12. When Maria asks "Is there anything you would kill for?" Sharon replies:
(a) "Sometimes."
(b) "Absolutely not!"
(c) "I don't think so."
(d) "Why?"

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

14. Who is Tony?
(a) Friend of Manny's.
(b) Soprano student.
(c) Cousin of Maria's.
(d) Student tenor.

15. Why does Sharon say she did not return earlier?
(a) Another teacher wanted to speak with her.
(b) She had to file her nails.
(c) She went to get some soda.
(d) She was momentarily sick.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has a BA in music from USC?

2. Who is Sharon Graham?

3. How is the stage set in Act II?

4. What does Maria define the audience as?

5. What year did Maria make her debut?

(see the answer keys)

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