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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 does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?

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

3. What is the name of Maria's singing teacher?

4. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?

5. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In what way is Maria critical of Sophie even before she begins to sing?

4. Why does Maria think it's funny that Aristotle Onassis did not like opera?

5. How does Maria feel about leaving Battista?

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

7. Describe Tony's character.

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

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

10. Why does Maria think others are jealous of her?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Maria criticize Sharon about her gown when she says everyone should have a special "look" so that the audience will remember you. Do you think Sharon fulfills this requirement but still gets criticized for it by Maria?

Essay Topic 2

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?

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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