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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 says "know your limitations" in Act I?
(a) Onassis.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Manny.
(d) Maria.
2. What is Sophie lacking when Maria asks her to take notes on the scene?
(a) Dictionary.
(b) Eraser.
(c) A pencil.
(d) Paper.
3. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?
(a) She loves it.
(b) His shirt is vibrant.
(c) He doesn't have a look.
(d) His hat is just the right touch.
4. In Act I, what does Maria say Onassis wants her to do?
(a) Learn to act.
(b) Stop performing and have his baby.
(c) Sing more often.
(d) Become a famous cellist.
5. What is the relationship between Maria and Aristotle Onassis?
(a) Pen pals.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Business associates.
(d) Cousins.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?
2. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?
3. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?
4. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?
5. Which prop does Maria complain is missing when Sophie comes on stage?
Short Essay Questions
1. Give two examples of how Maria tries to heighten Sharon's emotional response to the Verdi opera.
2. What advice does Maria give to Sharon about her performance even before she begins to sing?
3. How does Maria express her sadness at losing her child?
4. Describe the setting of the stage for Act II.
5. As a teacher, what does Maria want as compensation for her efforts?
6. What are the positive comments that Maria gives Sharon about her singing?
7. When Maria's aria ends, what is the back stage lit up as and what does Maria remember?
8. Describe Maria's physical appearance at the height of her career.
9. Why does Sharon return to the stage after Tony has sung?
10. What story does Maria tell when Sophie cannot produce a pencil to take notes on the score?
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