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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. What is Sophie lacking when Maria asks her to take notes on the scene?

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

3. What does Manny adjust at the beginning of Act I?

4. In Act I, Maria complains that the theater is too:

5. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Does Maria have misgivings about teaching the master class?

7. What happened during Maria's last performance at La Scala?

8. What is Maria's response to Sharon's criticisms?

9. What does Maria say about the appearance of Manny, her accompanist?

10. What direction does Maria give Sharon while Sharon is singing?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Maria says she will feel repaid if her students sing properly and honestly. Discuss how she has tried to teach that lesson to Sophie, Tony, and Sharon. Was she successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Maria's marriage to Battista. Why does Maria tire of him once she has become famous and successful?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of this play and identify the props used. How do the props help reveal Maria Callas' character?

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