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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maria say about discipline and courage in Act I?
(a) They are the foundation of a proper operatic career.
(b) She lacks both.
(c) They are over-rated.
(d) She doesn't need them.

2. Who are the last actors to leave the stage in Act I?
(a) Sophie and Manny.
(b) Sophie and Tony.
(c) Manny and Maria.
(d) Maria and Sophie.

3. Which prop does Maria complain is missing when Sophie comes on stage?
(a) Footstool.
(b) Her favorite sweater.
(c) Her lunch.
(d) Her purse.

4. Who brought class and respectability to Onassis?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Tony.
(d) Sophie.

5. Who does Manny acknowledge in the audience?
(a) Sister.
(b) Friends.
(c) Critics and reviewers.
(d) Parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose nickname is La Divina?

2. How does Maria describe herself physically as a young student?

3. What is the name of Maria's singing teacher?

4. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?

5. Who does Sophie admire?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maria respond to Onassis' advice on what to do next after she loses her child?

2. What is Maria's definition of that "something special" a singer has that sets her off from the crowd?

3. What direction does Maria give Sharon while Sharon is singing?

4. Why does Maria think it's funny that Aristotle Onassis did not like opera?

5. How does Maria feel about leaving Battista?

6. Describe Maria's appearance when she first comes on stage.

7. Describe what Maria teaches Tony while he is singing the aria from Tosca.

8. How does Sophie respond when Maria criticizes her lack of emotion as a performer?

9. What is Sharon's reaction to Maria's criticism of her singing?

10. How did Maria learn to be disciplined about music during the war?

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