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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 (Chapters 1 - 4) .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ryan in 2011 when he enters the Met's competition?
(a) 15.
(b) 24.
(c) 30.
(d) 40.

2. Which famous rap star grew up in a high-rise complex next to the one Valerie, Ryan's mother, grew up in?
(a) Dr. Dre.
(b) Kanye West.
(c) Ice Tea.
(d) Jay Z.

3. What is the name of the character from the Verdi opera that Ryan plays in his audition for the Met's young singers' competition?
(a) Banquo.
(b) Iago.
(c) King Lear.
(d) Tybalt.

4. Who is the person in charge of helping the Met contestants with their clothing for the final auditions?
(a) Ken Noda.
(b) Camille LaBarre.
(c) Gayletha Nichols.
(d) James Robinson.

5. How does Valerie's older brother die?
(a) He died of a heart attack.
(b) He died of cancer.
(c) He died of AIDS.
(d) He died in a robbery.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which singer prefers to wear a form-fitting dress that the Met's fashion adviser does not like?

2. Who is the Met competition for young singers' director?

3. What does Valerie accuse her second husband of doing?

4. What does Valerie tell Bergner about her life that she never told Ryan or Adrian?

5. Where does Valerie find work after leaving the Air Force?

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