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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 Callas teach?
(a) Piano performance.
(b) Opera Master Class.
(c) Fashion history.
(d) Cooking.

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

3. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?
(a) Applaud.
(b) Sing.
(c) Heckle.
(d) Shout.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is happening with the lights at the beginning of Act I?

2. Who drops to her knees and sings part of La Sonnambula?

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

4. What does Maria tell the audience about Sophie?

5. Who says "know your limitations" in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe two examples of Maria's diva behavior in Act I.

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

4. What does Maria find most alarming about Sophie's lack of musical knowledge?

5. What interruptions occur when Sophie prepares to sing?

6. When Sophie begins to sing, what does Maria begin thinking of?

7. Describe Sophie's expectations from the master class after she has sung her aria and Maria leaves the stage.

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

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

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

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