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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Maria debut?

2. Who does Maria tell to "Bite into those words. Spit them out." in Act II?

3. What aria does the audience hear Maria singing in Act II?

4. Who ignores the audience at the beginning of Act II?

5. What does Maria say about the house lights when she first enters the stage?

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

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

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.

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