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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. What happens to Maria's voice when she sings Sharon's Lady Macbeth aria?
(a) She gets a sore throat.
(b) It cracks and shakes.
(c) She hits every note.
(d) She gets laryngitis.

7. What does Tony hope to receive from Maria?
(a) Connections.
(b) Feedback.
(c) Copies of music.
(d) Money.

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

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

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

11. What does Maria define the audience as?
(a) The enemy.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Friends.
(d) Helpers.

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

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

14. How does Maria respond to Tony's singing?
(a) She is won over by his voice and style.
(b) She is netural about it.
(c) She is outraged.
(d) She thinks he sounds terrible.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria tell the audience after Sharon has left the stage?

2. Who ignores the audience at the beginning of Act II?

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

4. Where is the bouquet of flowers located?

5. Who is the conductor of the symphony when Maria made her debut?

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