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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "This is opera, not a voice recital." in Act II?
(a) Maria.
(b) Manny.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Tony.

2. Who does Maria tell to "Bite into those words. Spit them out." in Act II?
(a) Anthony.
(b) The audience.
(c) Manny.
(d) Sharon.

3. What happens to Maria's voice when she sings Sharon's Lady Macbeth aria?
(a) She gets laryngitis.
(b) It cracks and shakes.
(c) She hits every note.
(d) She gets a sore throat.

4. What does Maria chastise Tony about?
(a) His ridiculous essay.
(b) Not using his full Italian name.
(c) Missing curfew.
(d) Travelling alone.

5. Who comes on stage after a long wait at the beginning of Act II?
(a) Manny.
(b) Tony.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sharon.

6. What is Maria's response to Sharon's reappearance?
(a) She looks at her blankly.
(b) She tells her to go away.
(c) She is glad Sharon has returned.
(d) She welcomes her eagerly.

7. Why does Sharon say she did not return earlier?
(a) She was momentarily sick.
(b) Another teacher wanted to speak with her.
(c) She went to get some soda.
(d) She had to file her nails.

8. What does Maria define the audience as?
(a) The enemy.
(b) Helpers.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Friends.

9. What does Manny say about who left the flowers?
(a) Maria's mother.
(b) An unknown admirer.
(c) Maria's husband.
(d) Manny's girlfriend.

10. What does Tony hope to receive from Maria?
(a) Money.
(b) Connections.
(c) Feedback.
(d) Copies of music.

11. Who says "There are no short cuts in art, no easy ways" when Sharon asks if she should sing her aria again?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Tony.
(c) Maria.
(d) Manny.

12. What happens with the house lights at the beginning of Act II?
(a) They are turned off.
(b) A lightbulb breaks.
(c) They are lowered.
(d) On full power.

13. Who says Sharon is too sensitive for such a tough business?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Tony.
(d) Sophie.

14. Who is the conductor of the symphony when Maria made her debut?
(a) Maestro De Sabata.
(b) Mr. Smith.
(c) Mr. Gabrielle.
(d) Ms. Sutherland.

15. Who is Verdi?
(a) Scriptwriter.
(b) Composer.
(c) Novelist.
(d) Painter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leaves the stage to show Sharon the appropriate entrance?

2. Where does the setting take place for Scene Two of Lady Macbeth's entrance scene?

3. Who is Sharon Graham?

4. Who does Maria tell she has courage because she came back to the master class?

5. Who has a beauty parlor appointment after the master class?

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