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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 5 - 8).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) King Lear.
(c) Tybalt.
(d) Iago.

2. What important leader does Ryan's elementary school teacher introduce him to?
(a) Franklin Roosevelt.
(b) Ghandi.
(c) President Kennedy.
(d) Martin Luther King Jr.

3. What does the Italian coach tell Ryan to do to practice his pronunciation in Chapter 7?
(a) Recite the words backwards.
(b) Sing the arias until he is hoarse.
(c) Listen to recordings of the words.
(d) Take a break and let his brain soak in the sounds.

4. Who sat in on Ryan's practice session with the Met conductor in Chapter 5?
(a) Gayletha Nichols.
(b) Cecil.
(c) Adrian.
(d) Camille LaBarre.

5. Who is the last singer's name announced who has moved on to the final round of the Met's young singers' competition?
(a) Ryan's.
(b) Philippe's.
(c) Michelle's.
(d) Deanna's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the second aria Ryan sings in the final of the Met's competition for young singers?

2. Why do opera singers sometimes eat bananas before performing or auditioning?

3. How does Ryan handle the visits from his mother at the juvenile detention center?

4. What did Valerie find when she came home hastily from Korea?

5. What do Ryan and Adrian steal from shops as children?

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