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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has a BA in music from USC?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Manny.
(c) Maria.
(d) Tony.

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

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

4. How does Maria feel about Battista?
(a) Delighted.
(b) Happy.
(c) Irritated.
(d) Proud.

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

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

7. What happens with the house lights at the beginning of Act II?
(a) A lightbulb breaks.
(b) On full power.
(c) They are turned off.
(d) They are lowered.

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

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

10. Who is Sharon Graham?
(a) Manny's sister.
(b) Friend of Maria's.
(c) Student.
(d) Audience member.

11. Who comes on stage after a long wait at the beginning of Act II?
(a) Tony.
(b) Sharon.
(c) Manny.
(d) Maria.

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

13. Who is Battista Meneghini?
(a) Maria's father.
(b) Maria's husband.
(c) Maria's uncle.
(d) Maria's cousin.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II, who says the students will be able to concentrate on the drama of the moment?

2. Who is the first character to enter the stage in Act II?

3. Maria tells Sharon that her role demands:

4. What is Sharon wearing when she comes on stage?

5. Who uses the word folderol to describe the flowers?

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