3. In Act I, what does Maria say Onassis wants her to do?
(a) Sing more often.
(b) Learn to act.
(c) Become a famous cellist.
(d) Stop performing and have his baby.

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

5. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Amina.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Pipi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?

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

3. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Act II, when Maria hears the recording of her own performance of Lady Macbeth's Letter Scene, what is she saying to herself as she reads the letter?

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

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

5. Describe what Maria teaches Tony while he is singing the aria from Tosca.

6. What are the positive comments that Maria gives Sharon about her singing?

7. How does the audience learn of Onassis' reaction to Maria's pregnancy?

8. When Maria's aria ends, what is the back stage lit up as and what does Maria remember?

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

10. What lesson does Maria teach Sharon about making an entrance?

(see the answer keys)

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