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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 17 - 19).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Valerie's second husband?
(a) Larry.
(b) Harry.
(c) Nathan.
(d) Barry.

2. Which singer prefers to wear a form-fitting dress that the Met's fashion adviser does not like?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Molly.
(c) Deanna.
(d) Anne.

3. What Italian art term does Zeger use to describe Ryan's voice?
(a) Sfumato.
(b) Contrapposto.
(c) Chiaroscuro.
(d) Fresco.

4. What does the pianist at the party tell Ryan before he starts singing in Chapter 17?
(a) He tells him he should refuse to sing for these people.
(b) He tells him to do the "PG" version of the song.
(c) He tells Ryan not to embarrass him.
(d) He tells him to blow his noise before he starts singing.

5. Why do opera singers sometimes eat bananas before performing or auditioning?
(a) The nutritionist on staff recommends them.
(b) They are good for soothing the throat.
(c) The potassium is supposed to keep shaking from nerves and adrenaline under control.
(d) They are known to make a voice louder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the conductor suggest that Ryan must do by the end of the day in Chapter 5?

2. How does Ryan meet his girlfriend?

3. What kind of doctor does the Met employ to treat its singers?

4. What important leader does Ryan's elementary school teacher introduce him to?

5. What derogatory name did Ryan's classmates at school sometimes call him?

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