* The opera premiered in 1958 - but in what city?
* The opera opens with Vanessa waiting for her lover, Anatol, to return for her. How long had it been since Vanessa had seen Anatol?
* Why wouldn't the old Baroness speak to Vanessa?
* How many nights had Erika spent with Anatol?
* In Act II, what had Vanessa and Anatol been doing while Erika and the Baroness talked?
* Who encourages Erika to fight for Anatol's love?
* Who is to announce the engagement of Vanessa and Anatol?
* Who won't come down to the ball?
* Who runs out of the house during the announcement of the engagement?
* Act IV begins with Vanessa, the Doctor, and the Baroness waiting for news that Erika has been found. How does Vanessa say that she thinks of Erika?
* What does Erika say about Anatol's child?
* In the final scene, to what city were Vanessa and Anatol moving?
* At the end of the opera, what does Erika proclaim?