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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?
(a) Country music.
(b) Aria from La Sonnambula.
(c) Music from La Boheme.
(d) Scales.

2. What does Maria tell Manny about her sense of humor?
(a) She doesn't have one.
(b) He will never get it.
(c) He will come to understand it.
(d) It is always respectful.

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

4. What is the relationship between Maria and Aristotle Onassis?
(a) Lovers.
(b) Business associates.
(c) Pen pals.
(d) Cousins.

5. What did Maria's singing teacher encourage in her?
(a) Long breaks from classes.
(b) Naps.
(c) Stage presence.
(d) Laziness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What range does Sophie sing?

2. What is Onassis' business?

3. What is La Scala?

4. Who is dressed in a custom pantsuit and expensive accessories?

5. Who brought class and respectability to Onassis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Maria do when Sharon does not return to the stage?

2. What does Maria mean when she says, "Ah, Verdi! Ah, Shakespeare! Ah, my own ambition!"?

3. What does being called "La Divina" mean to Maria?

4. When Maria's aria ends, what is the back stage lit up as and what does Maria remember?

5. How does Maria say she felt during her great performances?

6. Describe Maria's physical appearance at the height of her career.

7. In what way is Maria critical of Sharon's singing ability?

8. Describe Maria's appearance when she first comes on stage.

9. What happened during Maria's last performance at La Scala?

10. What is Maria's philosophy about the relationship between artist and audience?

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