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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Maria's singing teacher?

2. What nickname does Onassis have for Maria?

3. What is Maria Callas' passion?

4. What is Manny's job?

5. When does Manny appear on stage in Act I?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Sophie's expectations from the master class after she has sung her aria and Maria leaves the stage.

2. What interruptions occur when Sophie prepares to sing?

3. How does Maria describe the experience of performing in front of the world's dignitaries at La Scala?

4. Describe Maria's memory of her marriage to Battista.

5. What does Maria find most alarming about Sophie's lack of musical knowledge?

6. Describe Tony's character.

7. What direction does Maria give Sharon while Sharon is singing?

8. Describe Maria's criticism of Sharon's clothing choice.

9. What does Maria do when Sophie cannot translate the Italian verse?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Maria's reaction to Tony when he first comes on stage. Does Tony's character get preferential treatment because Maria finds him handsome? Why does she want to send him home? In what ways is her opinion of him changed once he sings?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss how Maria's memories give background to help us understand her life and career. Which memory do you find most helpful in understanding Maria?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the setting of this play and identify the props used. How do the props help reveal Maria Callas' character?

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