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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 her accompanist's appearance?
(a) She loves it.
(b) He doesn't have a look.
(c) His hat is just the right touch.
(d) His shirt is vibrant.

2. What is Manny's job?
(a) Librarian.
(b) Music teacher.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Accompanist.

3. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?
(a) She's scared of it.
(b) It is not enough for a life.
(c) It is serious business.
(d) She was never disciplined about her studies.

4. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?
(a) She likes to save energy.
(b) She doesn't want to be seen.
(c) They are too harsh for the students.
(d) She forgot why they were on.

5. Who could not afford to buy oranges during the war?
(a) Maria.
(b) Stage hand.
(c) Anthony.
(d) Sophie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which prop does Maria complain is missing when Sophie comes on stage?

2. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?

3. Who is dressed in a custom pantsuit and expensive accessories?

4. What range does Sophie sing?

5. Who walks to the edge of the stage in the beginning of Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What skill does Maria emphasize to Sophie in her master class?

2. Does Maria have misgivings about teaching the master class?

3. Describe Maria's physical appearance at the height of her career.

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

5. What does Maria tell Sophie at the end of Act I about her performance?

6. How does Maria express her sadness at losing her child?

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

8. Describe Maria's criticism of Sharon's clothing choice.

9. As a teacher, what does Maria want as compensation for her efforts?

10. What does Maria say Onassis wanted her to do about her musical career?

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