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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 9 - 12).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the announcer for the finals of the Met's young singers' contest?
(a) Denyce Graves.
(b) Kathleen Battle.
(c) Joyce DiDonato.
(d) Charlotte Church.

2. In their last practice session before the Met competition final in Chapter 7, what does the conductor tell Ryan he is doing wrong?
(a) Singing too softly.
(b) Not being expressive enough.
(c) Singing notes that are not in the score.
(d) Coming in at the wrong place in the music.

3. What does Ryan do when he finds out he is a winner of the Met's competition for young singers?
(a) Hugs his mother.
(b) Dances in the wings before walking onstage.
(c) Faints.
(d) Tears his tie off his neck in joy.

4. What is Ryan's reaction when the Governor's School principal phones to tell him he as been accepted?
(a) He is suspicious.
(b) He is angry.
(c) His is elated.
(d) He is dumbfounded.

5. How old is Ryan in 2011 when he enters the Met's competition?
(a) 15.
(b) 40.
(c) 24.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to hear Ryan sing during the finals in the young singers' competition at the Met?

2. Which opera does Ryan see on his first visit to the Met as a high school student?

3. What causes Ryan to have an allergic reaction as a child?

4. Who is Ryan's aunt who is surprised when he expresses interest in opera?

5. Who is the person in charge of helping the Met contestants with their clothing for the final auditions?

(see the answer key)

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