4. In Act I, who does Maria remember performing for at La Scala?
(a) Other students.
(b) School children.
(c) Famous dignitaries.
(d) Her teachers.

5. What does Maria call her first student?
(a) Victim.
(b) Musically gifted.
(c) Friend.
(d) Great singer.

6. How does Maria describe herself physically as a young student?
(a) Fat and unattractive.
(b) Lovely.
(c) Shy.
(d) Too thin.

7. What does Maria say about singing at the beginning of Act I?
(a) She's scared of it.
(b) It is not enough for a life.
(c) She was never disciplined about her studies.
(d) It is serious business.

8. Who is Sophie de Palma?
(a) Maria's daughter.
(b) Maria's sister.
(c) Maria's student.
(d) Manny's girlfriend.

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

10. What didn't Maria have as she walked back and forth to the conservatory during World War II?
(a) Determination.
(b) A good attitude.
(c) Focus.
(d) Proper shoes.

11. What role did Maria lose to another student when she was young?
(a) Rachel.
(b) Amina.
(c) Rebecca.
(d) Pipi.

12. What does Maria say to Sophie before she leaves the stage in Act I?
(a) Excuse me, I'm ill.
(b) Much better.
(c) Good-bye forever.
(d) See you tomorrow.

13. What is Sophie lacking when Maria asks her to take notes on the scene?
(a) Dictionary.
(b) Paper.
(c) Eraser.
(d) A pencil.

14. What does Manny adjust at the beginning of Act I?
(a) Piano bench.
(b) Hat.
(c) Trousers.
(d) Jacket.

15. Why does Maria ask for the house lights to go off during Act I?
(a) They are too harsh for the students.
(b) She forgot why they were on.
(c) She likes to save energy.
(d) She doesn't want to be seen.