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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the stage set in Act II?
(a) As a bedroom.
(b) As a living room.
(c) With many props.
(d) Sparsely.

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

3. What is Lady Macbeth's expression as stated in the entrance scene directions?
(a) Scared.
(b) Fierce.
(c) Excited.
(d) Happy.

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

5. Who reminds Maria of Sharon's name when she forgets?
(a) Tony.
(b) Stage hand.
(c) Manny.
(d) Sophie.

6. What is Maria's response when Tony reveals his ambitions?
(a) She asks him more questions.
(b) She applauds him.
(c) She shrugs.
(d) To ask for a glass of water.

7. What is the weather in Scene Two of Lady Macbeth's entrance scene?
(a) Hot.
(b) A violent storm is raging.
(c) Snowing.
(d) Sunny.

8. In Act II, who says the students will be able to concentrate on the drama of the moment?
(a) Manny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sharon.
(d) Someone in the audience.

9. What does Sharon say when she returns to the stage?
(a) "Miss me?"
(b) "I'm back!"
(c) "Let's sing music together."
(d) "Just give me one more chance."

10. Who refuses to be sent home?
(a) Manny.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Stage hand.
(d) Tony.

11. Who does Maria tell she has courage because she came back to the master class?
(a) Sharon.
(b) Lady Macbeth.
(c) Joan Sutherland.
(d) Sophie.

12. How does Maria respond to Manny's information about who left the flowers?
(a) Picks them up and sniffs them.
(b) Throws them into the audience.
(c) She is not impressed.
(d) Puts them in water.

13. Where did Maria debut?
(a) Metropolitan Opera.
(b) Lincoln Center.
(c) Carnegie Hall.
(d) La Scala.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes on stage after a long wait at the beginning of Act II?

2. What is Sharon wearing when she comes on stage?

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

4. What does Maria say a performance is?

5. Who calls Tony "Mr. Tony Tight Pants?"

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