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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 2, Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Salieri reward his Venticelli?
(a) He gets them jobs at the palace.
(b) He gives them cakes.
(c) He buys them dinner.
(d) He gives them money.

2. What kind of love does Mozart claim his opera contains?
(a) Young love.
(b) Manly love, real love.
(c) Unrequited love.
(d) Sacrificial love.

3. Which character receives a kiss from Salieri?
(a) Mozart.
(b) Constanze Weber.
(c) His wife.
(d) Katharina Cavalieri.

4. What position is Mozart interested in applying for?
(a) Music teacher for Katharina Cavalieri.
(b) Court Composer.
(c) Music teacher for the Princess Elizabeth.
(d) Music supervisor for the Emperor.

5. What causes Salieri physical pain as he listens to the piece?
(a) Its discord and atonality.
(b) The number of notes--there are too many to follow.
(c) Its intense beauty.
(d) Its frequent strange modulations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Salieri finally meet Mozart?

2. What is Baron Van Swieten's nickname?

3. How does Mozart defend his work?

4. On what instrument does Mozart play Salieri's march?

5. What works has Mozart written during the same time?

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