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

2. Who brings a cushion for Maria's chair?

3. How many students perform for Maria in Act I?

4. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What does Maria mean when she says, "Ah, Verdi! Ah, Shakespeare! Ah, my own ambition!"?

4. What interruptions occur when Sophie prepares to sing?

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

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

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

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

9. How did Maria defy all odds to become a famous operatic singer?

10. How does Maria say she felt during her great performances?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Maria's interaction with the audience in the play. In what way does she criticize them? How does she talk with them casually about the students?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Maria's reaction to Tony when he first comes on stage. Does Tony's character get preferential treatment because Maria finds him handsome? Why does she want to send him home? In what ways is her opinion of him changed once he sings?

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