The Metropolitan Opera's 125th Anniversary Gala

The Metropolitan Opera's 125th Anniversary Gala

Assessment

Interactive Video

Arts, Performing Arts

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the fashionable and dramatic nature of opera, highlighting its emotional appeal. It touches on favorite opera shows, particularly Il Trovatore, and its powerful arias. Advice is given to newcomers on how to appreciate opera's transcendent experience. The significance of the Metropolitan Opera and its 123rd anniversary is also discussed, emphasizing its connection to New York's cultural greatness.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people often dress fashionably when attending the opera?

Because it's a casual event

To match the dramatic and extravagant nature of the opera

To blend in with the crowd

Because it's a requirement

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which opera did the speaker recently watch and find extraordinary?

Carmen

La Traviata

The Magic Flute

Il Trovatore

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What advice does the speaker give to those unfamiliar with opera?

To watch a movie instead

To avoid it if they don't understand it

To read about it first

To give it a moment and attend to appreciate it

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's opinion on the Metropolitan Opera?

It's not worth visiting

It's only for opera aficionados

It's synonymous with the greatness of New York

It's overrated

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the 123rd anniversary of the Metropolitan Opera special to the speaker?

Because they have never been to the Met

Because they love the city and the Met's significance

Because they think it's a minor event

Because they dislike the city