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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 range does Sophie sing?
(a) Soprano.
(b) Baritone.
(c) Bass.
(d) Tenor.

2. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Naps.
(c) Stage presence.
(d) Long breaks from classes.

3. In Act I, who does Maria remember performing for at La Scala?
(a) Famous dignitaries.
(b) School children.
(c) Other students.
(d) Her teachers.

4. Maria tells the audience it's not a performance but a:
(a) Sham.
(b) Rehearsal.
(c) Group activity.
(d) Classroom.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who are the last actors to leave the stage in Act I?

3. What is Onassis' business?

4. Who is Rosa Ponselled, Giudetta Pasta, Lotte Lehmann and Zinka Milanov?

5. What does Maria say about projection in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maria tell Sharon about applause toward the end of Act II?

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

3. Why does Sharon return to the stage after Tony has sung?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. In what way is Maria critical of Sharon's singing ability?

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