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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who could not afford to buy oranges during the war?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Maria.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Anthony.

2. What does Maria ask Sophie to translate after interrupting her aria?
(a) Rest.
(b) Breathe into a bag.
(c) Have some water.
(d) The Italian verse.

3. What does Maria request during Act I from the stage hand?
(a) Nail filer.
(b) Slippers.
(c) Bagel and cream cheese.
(d) Water, cushion, footstool.

4. Who can only sing one note before being interrupted by Maria in Act I?
(a) Maria.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Manny.

5. What is Maria Callas' passion?
(a) Music.
(b) Books.
(c) Travel.
(d) Greek food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What criticism does Maria give Sophie about her singing?

2. What does Maria say about her accompanist's appearance?

3. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?

4. What does Maria imitate about Onassis?

5. What is Manny's job?

(see the answer key)

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