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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. Who is startled by Sophie's lack of knowledge?
(a) Stage hand.
(b) Maria.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Manny.

2. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?
(a) Canary.
(b) My love.
(c) Sweetheart.
(d) Cupcake.

3. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?
(a) Maria.
(b) Manny.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Sophie.

4. What is La Scala?
(a) Italian clothing designer.
(b) Milan opera house.
(c) Italian footwear.
(d) Famous restaurant.

5. What is Onassis' business?
(a) Musician.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Shipping magnate.
(d) Wine seller.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students perform for Maria in Act I?

2. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?

3. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?

4. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?

5. What does Maria say about discipline and courage in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Maria say she felt during her great performances?

3. What does Maria say about the appearance of Manny, her accompanist?

4. Describe Maria's final words of wisdom in the master class.

5. What did one student do out of admiration of Maria's singing at the height of her career?

6. What does Maria do when Sophie cannot translate the Italian verse?

7. Describe Maria's memory of her marriage to Battista.

8. What story does Maria tell when Sophie cannot produce a pencil to take notes on the score?

9. Give two examples of how Maria tries to heighten Sharon's emotional response to the Verdi opera.

10. Why does Maria think others are jealous of her?

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