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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 Onassis' business?

2. Whose nickname is La Divina?

3. What does Sophie announce she will sing in Act I?

4. What is Maria Callas' passion?

5. What does Maria tell Manny about her sense of humor?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Sophie begins to sing, what does Maria begin thinking of?

2. Does Maria have misgivings about teaching the master class?

3. How does Maria feel about leaving Battista?

4. What are the positive comments that Maria gives Sharon about her singing?

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

6. As a teacher, what does Maria want as compensation for her efforts?

7. Describe Tony's character.

8. How does Maria respond to Onassis' advice on what to do next after she loses her child?

9. Why does Sharon return to the stage after Tony has sung?

10. Why does Maria think it's funny that Aristotle Onassis did not like opera?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Sharon's character. What does she expect to receive from the master class? How does Maria's criticism change that expectation?

Essay Topic 2

Why does Maria criticize Sharon about her gown when she says everyone should have a special "look" so that the audience will remember you. Do you think Sharon fulfills this requirement but still gets criticized for it by Maria?

Essay Topic 3

Maria says she will feel repaid if her students sing properly and honestly. Discuss how she has tried to teach that lesson to Sophie, Tony, and Sharon. Was she successful? Why or why not?

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