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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What aria does the audience hear Maria singing in Act II?
(a) A death scene.
(b) Lady McBeth's Letter Scene.
(c) A farewell scene.
(d) Lady Demetri's Wedding Scene.

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

3. How is the stage set in Act II?
(a) As a living room.
(b) Sparsely.
(c) With many props.
(d) As a bedroom.

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

5. What does Maria tell the audience after Sharon has left the stage?
(a) She is jealous of Sharon.
(b) She is an accelerated singer.
(c) That all types of guidance are necessary.
(d) She loves Sharon's recording.

6. Who is the first character to enter the stage in Act II?
(a) Maria.
(b) Accompanist.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Tony.

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

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

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

10. Where is the bouquet of flowers located?
(a) In Maria's dressing room.
(b) On the piano.
(c) In a vase on a table.
(d) On Maria's chair.

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

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

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

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

15. Who reminds Maria of Sharon's name when she forgets?
(a) Manny.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Tony.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes on stage after a long wait at the beginning of Act II?

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

3. What happens with the house lights at the beginning of Act II?

4. Who is Verdi?

5. Who refuses to be sent home?

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