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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who says, "She's wearing so many diamonds she can scarcely move her arms..."?

4. Who does Sophie admire?

5. What does Maria tell the audience they should not do during Act I?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Maria respond to Onassis' advice on what to do next after she loses her child?

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

6. Describe Maria's entrance onto the stage at the beginning of Act II.

7. How does Maria describe the experience of performing in front of the world's dignitaries at La Scala?

8. What good news does Maria tell Onassis in Act II?

9. What story does Maria tell when Sophie cannot produce a pencil to take notes on the score?

10. What does being called "La Divina" mean to Maria?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Maria's relationship with Aristotle Onassis. Does Maria seem to be controlled by him? What is the decision that she makes because of Onassis' preferences?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the way in which the audience learns of Aristotle Onassis' reaction to the news that Maria is pregnant with his child. How does this point-of-view allow the audience to see Maria's changing emotions?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the character of Manny. Besides playing the piano, what other functions does he serve in the play? Use one or two textual examples to explain his significance.

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