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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maria feel about Battista?

2. Who is the first character to enter the stage in Act II?

3. What does Maria define the audience as?

4. Who says "There are no short cuts in art, no easy ways" when Sharon asks if she should sing her aria again?

5. Who leaves the stage to find Sharon?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways does Maria Callas seem unsuited to teach a master class? In what ways does she bring out the best in the students? Explain your viewpoint using textual examples.

Essay Topic 2

Maria says, " It takes more than a pretty voice to build a career." Analyze the meaning of this statement as it applies to Maria's fame as a opera singer.

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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